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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.83, 1,145.82 and 216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.83, 1,145.82 and 216.02 is: 324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.83 : 1,145.82 = 216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.83/1,145.82 = 216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.83x = 1,145.82 × 216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.83x = 247,514.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,514.31/763.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.04

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