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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.32, 1,148 and 217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.32, 1,148 and 217.47 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.32 : 1,148 = 217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.32/1,148 = 217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.32x = 1,148 × 217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.32x = 249,655.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,655.56/765.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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