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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.72, 1,148.62 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.72, 1,148.62 and 217.94 is: 326.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.72 : 1,148.62 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.72/1,148.62 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.72x = 1,148.62 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.72x = 250,334.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,334.67/765.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.93

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