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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.63, 1,149.39 and 327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.63, 1,149.39 and 327.64 is: 491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.63 : 1,149.39 = 327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.63/1,149.39 = 327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.63x = 1,149.39 × 327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.63x = 376,586.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,586.14/766.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.22

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