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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.65, 1,149.60 and 327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.65, 1,149.60 and 327.84 is: 491.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.65 : 1,149.60 = 327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.65/1,149.60 = 327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.65x = 1,149.60 × 327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.65x = 376,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,884.86/766.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.60

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