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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.87, 1,148.19 and 332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.87, 1,148.19 and 332.72 is: 498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.87 : 1,148.19 = 332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.87/1,148.19 = 332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.87x = 1,148.19 × 332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.87x = 382,028.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,028.65/765.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.82

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