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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.19, 1,150.95 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.19, 1,150.95 and 328.44 is: 492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.19 : 1,150.95 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.19/1,150.95 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.19x = 1,150.95 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.19x = 378,018.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,018.02/767.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.73

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