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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.51, 1,145.13 and 215.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.51, 1,145.13 and 215.56 is: 323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.51 : 1,145.13 = 215.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.51/1,145.13 = 215.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.51x = 1,145.13 × 215.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.51x = 246,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,846.06/763.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.31

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