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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.26, 1,148.18 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.26, 1,148.18 and 332.91 is: 498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.26 : 1,148.18 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.26/1,148.18 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.26x = 1,148.18 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.26x = 382,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,238.94/766.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.84

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