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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.67, 1,148.58 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.67, 1,148.58 and 217.86 is: 326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.67 : 1,148.58 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.67/1,148.58 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.67x = 1,148.58 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.67x = 250,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,229.64/765.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.81

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