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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.45, 1,148.24 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.45, 1,148.24 and 210.16 is: 315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.45 : 1,148.24 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.45/1,148.24 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.45x = 1,148.24 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.45x = 241,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,314.12/765.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.26

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