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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.32, 1,148.05 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.32, 1,148.05 and 210.03 is: 315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.32 : 1,148.05 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.32/1,148.05 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.32x = 1,148.05 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.32x = 241,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,124.94/765.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.06

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