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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.98, 1,148.48 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.98, 1,148.48 and 327.52 is: 491.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.98 : 1,148.48 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.98/1,148.48 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.98x = 1,148.48 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.98x = 376,151.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,151.81/765.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.07

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