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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.98, 1,152.19 and 329.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.98, 1,152.19 and 329.00 is: 493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.98 : 1,152.19 = 329.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.98/1,152.19 = 329.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.98x = 1,152.19 × 329.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.98x = 379,065.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,065.16/767.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.59

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