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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.98, 1,145.87 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.98, 1,145.87 and 244.03 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.98 : 1,145.87 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.98/1,145.87 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.98x = 1,145.87 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.98x = 279,626.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,626.66/763.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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