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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.84, 1,148.42 and 217.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.84, 1,148.42 and 217.89 is: 326.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.84 : 1,148.42 = 217.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.84/1,148.42 = 217.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.84x = 1,148.42 × 217.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.84x = 250,228.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,228.14/765.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.74

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