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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.54, 1,148.37 and 326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.54, 1,148.37 and 326.80 is: 489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.54 : 1,148.37 = 326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.54/1,148.37 = 326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.54x = 1,148.37 × 326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.54x = 375,287.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,287.32/766.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.59

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