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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.48, 1,148.21 and 217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.48, 1,148.21 and 217.59 is: 326.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.48 : 1,148.21 = 217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.48/1,148.21 = 217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.48x = 1,148.21 × 217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.48x = 249,836.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,836.79/765.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.38

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