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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.10, 1,147.62 and 332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.10, 1,147.62 and 332.25 is: 498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.10 : 1,147.62 = 332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.10/1,147.62 = 332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.10x = 1,147.62 × 332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.10x = 381,298.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,298.27/765.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.37

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