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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.26, 1,147.92 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.26, 1,147.92 and 217.50 is: 326.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.26 : 1,147.92 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.26/1,147.92 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.26x = 1,147.92 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.26x = 249,672.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,672.60/765.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.26

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