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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.16, 1,150.73 and 328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.16, 1,150.73 and 328.54 is: 492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.16 : 1,150.73 = 328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.16/1,150.73 = 328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.16x = 1,150.73 × 328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.16x = 378,060.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,060.83/767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.81

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