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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.91, 1,150.56 and 328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.91, 1,150.56 and 328.23 is: 492.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.91 : 1,150.56 = 328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.91/1,150.56 = 328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.91x = 1,150.56 × 328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.91x = 377,648.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,648.31/766.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.43

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