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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.54, 1,148.49 and 326.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.54, 1,148.49 and 326.81 is: 490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.54 : 1,148.49 = 326.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.54/1,148.49 = 326.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.54x = 1,148.49 × 326.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.54x = 375,340.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,340.89/765.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.30

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