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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.74, 1,149.60 and 328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.74, 1,149.60 and 328.27 is: 492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.74 : 1,149.60 = 328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.74/1,149.60 = 328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.74x = 1,149.60 × 328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.74x = 377,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,381.86/766.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.19

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