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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.22, 1,149.76 and 327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.22, 1,149.76 and 327.41 is: 491.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.22 : 1,149.76 = 327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.22/1,149.76 = 327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.22x = 1,149.76 × 327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.22x = 376,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,444.98/766.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.30

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