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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.04, 1,147.52 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.04, 1,147.52 and 217.20 is: 325.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.04 : 1,147.52 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.04/1,147.52 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.04x = 1,147.52 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.04x = 249,241.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,241.34/765.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.79

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