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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.00, 1,144.36 and 215.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.00, 1,144.36 and 215.17 is: 322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.00 : 1,144.36 = 215.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.00/1,144.36 = 215.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.00x = 1,144.36 × 215.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.00x = 246,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,230.50/763.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.71

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