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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.20, 1,148.52 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.20, 1,148.52 and 332.88 is: 498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.20 : 1,148.52 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.20/1,148.52 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.20x = 1,148.52 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.20x = 382,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,319.34/766.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.98

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