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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.45, 1,148.01 and 217.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.45, 1,148.01 and 217.61 is: 326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.45 : 1,148.01 = 217.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.45/1,148.01 = 217.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.45x = 1,148.01 × 217.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.45x = 249,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,812.72/765.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.36

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