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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.92, 1,148.48 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.92, 1,148.48 and 332.84 is: 499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.92 : 1,148.48 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.92/1,148.48 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.92x = 1,148.48 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.92x = 382,260.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,260.08/765.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.09

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