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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.17, 1,147.58 and 217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.17, 1,147.58 and 217.34 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.17 : 1,147.58 = 217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.17/1,147.58 = 217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.17x = 1,147.58 × 217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.17x = 249,408.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,408.21/765.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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