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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.23, 1,147.86 and 332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.23, 1,147.86 and 332.38 is: 498.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.23 : 1,147.86 = 332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.23/1,147.86 = 332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.23x = 1,147.86 × 332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.23x = 381,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,529.66/765.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.58

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