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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.72, 1,148.93 and 327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.72, 1,148.93 and 327.09 is: 490.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.72 : 1,148.93 = 327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.72/1,148.93 = 327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.72x = 1,148.93 × 327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.72x = 375,803.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,803.51/765.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.78

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