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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.93, 1,145.98 and 243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.93, 1,145.98 and 243.75 is: 365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.93 : 1,145.98 = 243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.93/1,145.98 = 243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.93x = 1,145.98 × 243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.93x = 279,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,327.72/763.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.65

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