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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.88, 1,148.86 and 218.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.88, 1,148.86 and 218.01 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.88 : 1,148.86 = 218.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.88/1,148.86 = 218.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.88x = 1,148.86 × 218.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.88x = 250,462.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,462.97/765.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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