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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765, 1,147.50 and 217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765, 1,147.50 and 217.18 is: 325.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765 : 1,147.50 = 217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765/1,147.50 = 217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765x = 1,147.50 × 217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765x = 249,214.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,214.67/765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.77

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