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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.34, 1,148.02 and 217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.34, 1,148.02 and 217.58 is: 326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.34 : 1,148.02 = 217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.34/1,148.02 = 217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.34x = 1,148.02 × 217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.34x = 249,786.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,786.19/765.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.37

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