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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.98, 1,147.34 and 217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.98, 1,147.34 and 217.02 is: 325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.98 : 1,147.34 = 217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.98/1,147.34 = 217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.98x = 1,147.34 × 217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.98x = 249,000.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,000.57/764.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.50

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