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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.68, 1,145.46 and 215.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.68, 1,145.46 and 215.83 is: 323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.68 : 1,145.46 = 215.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.68/1,145.46 = 215.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.68x = 1,145.46 × 215.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.68x = 247,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,224.63/763.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.73

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