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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.91, 1,152.06 and 329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.91, 1,152.06 and 329.23 is: 493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.91 : 1,152.06 = 329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.91/1,152.06 = 329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.91x = 1,152.06 × 329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.91x = 379,292.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,292.71/767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.93

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