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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.54, 1,148.52 and 320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.54, 1,148.52 and 320.72 is: 481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.54 : 1,148.52 = 320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.54/1,148.52 = 320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.54x = 1,148.52 × 320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.54x = 368,353.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,353.33/765.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.17

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