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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.64, 1,145.45 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.64, 1,145.45 and 243.62 is: 365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.64 : 1,145.45 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.64/1,145.45 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.64x = 1,145.45 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.64x = 279,054.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,054.53/763.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.43

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