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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.34, 1,144.87 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.34, 1,144.87 and 243.40 is: 365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.34 : 1,144.87 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.34/1,144.87 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.34x = 1,144.87 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.34x = 278,654.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,654.42/763.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.05

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