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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.70, 1,145.55 and 243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.70, 1,145.55 and 243.82 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.70 : 1,145.55 = 243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.70/1,145.55 = 243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.70x = 1,145.55 × 243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.70x = 279,302.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,302.27/763.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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