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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.19, 1,148.03 and 326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.19, 1,148.03 and 326.42 is: 489.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.19 : 1,148.03 = 326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.19/1,148.03 = 326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.19x = 1,148.03 × 326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.19x = 374,743.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,743.64/765.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.74

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