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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.43, 1,149.83 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.43, 1,149.83 and 218.62 is: 327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.43 : 1,149.83 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.43/1,149.83 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.43x = 1,149.83 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.43x = 251,374.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,374.74/766.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.98

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