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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.04, 1,147.02 and 331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.04, 1,147.02 and 331.96 is: 497.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.04 : 1,147.02 = 331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.04/1,147.02 = 331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.04x = 1,147.02 × 331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.04x = 380,764.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,764.76/765.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.71

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