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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.89, 1,145.81 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.89, 1,145.81 and 243.92 is: 365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.89 : 1,145.81 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.89/1,145.81 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.89x = 1,145.81 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.89x = 279,479.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,479.03/763.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.86

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