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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.29, 1,147.98 and 217.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.29, 1,147.98 and 217.51 is: 326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.29 : 1,147.98 = 217.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.29/1,147.98 = 217.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.29x = 1,147.98 × 217.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.29x = 249,697.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,697.13/765.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.28

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