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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.20, 1,148.04 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.20, 1,148.04 and 326.22 is: 489.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.20 : 1,148.04 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.20/1,148.04 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.20x = 1,148.04 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.20x = 374,513.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,513.61/765.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.43

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