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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.55, 1,149.85 and 218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.55, 1,149.85 and 218.78 is: 328.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.55 : 1,149.85 = 218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.55/1,149.85 = 218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.55x = 1,149.85 × 218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.55x = 251,563.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,563.02/766.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.17

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