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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.10, 1,148.51 and 327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.10, 1,148.51 and 327.68 is: 491.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.10 : 1,148.51 = 327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.10/1,148.51 = 327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.10x = 1,148.51 × 327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.10x = 376,349.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,349.60/766.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.26

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