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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.38, 1,148.26 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.38, 1,148.26 and 326.66 is: 490.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.38 : 1,148.26 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.38/1,148.26 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.38x = 1,148.26 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.38x = 375,090.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,090.61/765.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.07

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