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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.04, 1,147.44 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.04, 1,147.44 and 332.08 is: 498.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.04 : 1,147.44 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.04/1,147.44 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.04x = 1,147.44 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.04x = 381,041.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,041.88/765.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.07

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