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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.87, 1,148.81 and 218.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.87, 1,148.81 and 218.05 is: 327.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.87 : 1,148.81 = 218.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.87/1,148.81 = 218.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.87x = 1,148.81 × 218.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.87x = 250,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,498.02/765.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.08

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