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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.25, 1,144.65 and 243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.25, 1,144.65 and 243.23 is: 364.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.25 : 1,144.65 = 243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.25/1,144.65 = 243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.25x = 1,144.65 × 243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.25x = 278,413.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,413.22/763.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.77

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