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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.75, 1,148.49 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.75, 1,148.49 and 217.98 is: 326.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.75 : 1,148.49 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.75/1,148.49 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.75x = 1,148.49 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.75x = 250,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,347.85/765.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.93

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