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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.14, 1,147.41 and 332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.14, 1,147.41 and 332 is: 497.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.14 : 1,147.41 = 332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.14/1,147.41 = 332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.14x = 1,147.41 × 332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.14x = 380,940.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,940.12/765.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.87

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