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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.00, 1,147.91 and 332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.00, 1,147.91 and 332.19 is: 498.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.00 : 1,147.91 = 332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.00/1,147.91 = 332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.00x = 1,147.91 × 332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.00x = 381,316.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,316.82/765.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.46

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