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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.82, 1,145.56 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.82, 1,145.56 and 243.86 is: 365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.82 : 1,145.56 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.82/1,145.56 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.82x = 1,145.56 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.82x = 279,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,356.26/763.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.74

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