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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.46, 1,145.25 and 215.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.46, 1,145.25 and 215.69 is: 323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.46 : 1,145.25 = 215.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.46/1,145.25 = 215.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.46x = 1,145.25 × 215.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.46x = 247,016.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,016.77/763.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.55

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