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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.15, 1,144.72 and 215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.15, 1,144.72 and 215.33 is: 323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.15 : 1,144.72 = 215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.15/1,144.72 = 215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.15x = 1,144.72 × 215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.15x = 246,492.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,492.56/763.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.00

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