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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.76, 1,157.88 and 327.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.76, 1,157.88 and 327.67 is: 490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.76 : 1,157.88 = 327.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.76/1,157.88 = 327.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.76x = 1,157.88 × 327.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.76x = 379,404.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,404.15/772.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.97

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