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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.90, 1,146.03 and 216.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.90, 1,146.03 and 216.07 is: 324.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.90 : 1,146.03 = 216.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.90/1,146.03 = 216.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.90x = 1,146.03 × 216.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.90x = 247,622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,622.70/763.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.16

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