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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.30, 1,148.09 and 332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.30, 1,148.09 and 332.45 is: 498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.30 : 1,148.09 = 332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.30/1,148.09 = 332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.30x = 1,148.09 × 332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.30x = 381,675.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,675.12/765.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.73

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