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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.20, 1,149.54 and 327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.20, 1,149.54 and 327.22 is: 490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.20 : 1,149.54 = 327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.20/1,149.54 = 327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.20x = 1,149.54 × 327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.20x = 376,152.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,152.48/766.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.93

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