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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.07, 1,148.77 and 218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.07, 1,148.77 and 218.13 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.07 : 1,148.77 = 218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.07/1,148.77 = 218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.07x = 1,148.77 × 218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.07x = 250,580.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,580.65/766.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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