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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.67, 1,145.66 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.67, 1,145.66 and 243.81 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.67 : 1,145.66 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.67/1,145.66 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.67x = 1,145.66 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.67x = 279,322.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,322.15/763.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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