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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.67, 1,151.19 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.67, 1,151.19 and 328.64 is: 492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.67 : 1,151.19 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.67/1,151.19 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.67x = 1,151.19 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.67x = 378,321.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,321.33/767.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.82

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