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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.65, 1,149.16 and 328.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.65, 1,149.16 and 328.13 is: 491.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.65 : 1,149.16 = 328.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.65/1,149.16 = 328.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.65x = 1,149.16 × 328.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.65x = 377,072.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,072.23/766.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.84

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