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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.79, 1,151.84 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.79, 1,151.84 and 329.04 is: 493.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.79 : 1,151.84 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.79/1,151.84 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.79x = 1,151.84 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.79x = 379,002.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,002.26/767.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.63

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