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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.60, 1,150.35 and 327.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.60, 1,150.35 and 327.83 is: 491.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.60 : 1,150.35 = 327.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.60/1,150.35 = 327.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.60x = 1,150.35 × 327.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.60x = 377,119.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,119.24/766.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.94

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