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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.36, 1,145.13 and 243.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.36, 1,145.13 and 243.39 is: 365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.36 : 1,145.13 = 243.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.36/1,145.13 = 243.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.36x = 1,145.13 × 243.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.36x = 278,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,713.19/763.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.11

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