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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.46, 1,145.03 and 215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.46, 1,145.03 and 215.49 is: 323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.46 : 1,145.03 = 215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.46/1,145.03 = 215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.46x = 1,145.03 × 215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.46x = 246,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,741.44/763.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.19

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