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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.05, 1,146.00 and 216.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.05, 1,146.00 and 216.19 is: 324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.05 : 1,146.00 = 216.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.05/1,146.00 = 216.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.05x = 1,146.00 × 216.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.05x = 247,748.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,748.32/764.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.26

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