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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.99, 1,145.58 and 243.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.99, 1,145.58 and 243.85 is: 365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.99 : 1,145.58 = 243.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.99/1,145.58 = 243.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.99x = 1,145.58 × 243.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.99x = 279,349.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,349.68/763.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.65

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