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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.70, 1,149.69 and 327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.70, 1,149.69 and 327.94 is: 491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.70 : 1,149.69 = 327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.70/1,149.69 = 327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.70x = 1,149.69 × 327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.70x = 377,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,026.08/766.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.75

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