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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.16, 1,144.58 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.16, 1,144.58 and 215.19 is: 322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.16 : 1,144.58 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.16/1,144.58 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.16x = 1,144.58 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.16x = 246,301.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,301.09/763.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.74

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