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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.12, 1,147.07 and 331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.12, 1,147.07 and 331.97 is: 497.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.12 : 1,147.07 = 331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.12/1,147.07 = 331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.12x = 1,147.07 × 331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.12x = 380,789.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,789.73/765.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.69

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