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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.30, 1,147.91 and 217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.30, 1,147.91 and 217.46 is: 326.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.30 : 1,147.91 = 217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.30/1,147.91 = 217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.30x = 1,147.91 × 217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.30x = 249,626.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,626.29/765.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.18

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