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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.63, 1,148.49 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.63, 1,148.49 and 217.76 is: 326.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.63 : 1,148.49 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.63/1,148.49 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.63x = 1,148.49 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.63x = 250,095.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,095.18/765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.65

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