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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.20, 1,148.25 and 332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.20, 1,148.25 and 332.36 is: 498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.20 : 1,148.25 = 332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.20/1,148.25 = 332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.20x = 1,148.25 × 332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.20x = 381,626.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,626.63/765.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.73

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