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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.96, 1,145.93 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.96, 1,145.93 and 216.14 is: 324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.96 : 1,145.93 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.96/1,145.93 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.96x = 1,145.93 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.96x = 247,676.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,676.12/763.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.20

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