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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.24, 1,148.10 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.24, 1,148.10 and 332.40 is: 498.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.24 : 1,148.10 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.24/1,148.10 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.24x = 1,148.10 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.24x = 381,628.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,628.44/765.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.70

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