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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.44, 1,148.70 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.44, 1,148.70 and 327 is: 490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.44 : 1,148.70 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.44/1,148.70 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.44x = 1,148.70 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.44x = 375,624.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,624.90/765.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.73

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