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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.93, 1,148.76 and 218.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.93, 1,148.76 and 218.00 is: 326.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.93 : 1,148.76 = 218.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.93/1,148.76 = 218.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.93x = 1,148.76 × 218.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.93x = 250,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,423.94/765.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.95

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