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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.77, 1,145.53 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.77, 1,145.53 and 215.96 is: 323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.77 : 1,145.53 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.77/1,145.53 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.77x = 1,145.53 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.77x = 247,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,387.58/763.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.90

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