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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.68, 1,145.37 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.68, 1,145.37 and 243.66 is: 365.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.68 : 1,145.37 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.68/1,145.37 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.68x = 1,145.37 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.68x = 279,080.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,080.85/763.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.44

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