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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.50, 1,147.87 and 326.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.50, 1,147.87 and 326.69 is: 489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.50 : 1,147.87 = 326.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.50/1,147.87 = 326.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.50x = 1,147.87 × 326.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.50x = 374,997.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,997.65/765.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.87

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