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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.87, 1,145.88 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.87, 1,145.88 and 243.99 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.87 : 1,145.88 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.87/1,145.88 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.87x = 1,145.88 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.87x = 279,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,583.26/763.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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