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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.02, 1,148.62 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.02, 1,148.62 and 332.94 is: 499.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.02 : 1,148.62 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.02/1,148.62 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.02x = 1,148.62 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.02x = 382,421.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,421.54/766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.23

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