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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.78, 1,145.55 and 216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.78, 1,145.55 and 216.02 is: 324.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.78 : 1,145.55 = 216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.78/1,145.55 = 216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.78x = 1,145.55 × 216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.78x = 247,461.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,461.71/763.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.00

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