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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.10, 1,148.51 and 332.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.10, 1,148.51 and 332.93 is: 499.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.10 : 1,148.51 = 332.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.10/1,148.51 = 332.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.10x = 1,148.51 × 332.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.10x = 382,371.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,371.77/766.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.11

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