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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.65, 1,145.61 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.65, 1,145.61 and 215.82 is: 323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.65 : 1,145.61 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.65/1,145.61 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.65x = 1,145.61 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.65x = 247,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,245.55/763.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.77

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