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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.63, 1,148.64 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.63, 1,148.64 and 332.68 is: 499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.63 : 1,148.64 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.63/1,148.64 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.63x = 1,148.64 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.63x = 382,129.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,129.56/765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.10

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