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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.89, 1,149.43 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.89, 1,149.43 and 328.02 is: 491.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.89 : 1,149.43 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.89/1,149.43 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.89x = 1,149.43 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.89x = 377,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,036.03/766.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.64

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