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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.94, 1,147.38 and 326.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.94, 1,147.38 and 326.01 is: 489.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.94 : 1,147.38 = 326.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.94/1,147.38 = 326.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.94x = 1,147.38 × 326.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.94x = 374,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,057.35/764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.00

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