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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.65, 1,148.33 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.65, 1,148.33 and 217.86 is: 326.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.65 : 1,148.33 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.65/1,148.33 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.65x = 1,148.33 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.65x = 250,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,175.72/765.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.75

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