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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.06, 1,145.97 and 216.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.06, 1,145.97 and 216.29 is: 324.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.06 : 1,145.97 = 216.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.06/1,145.97 = 216.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.06x = 1,145.97 × 216.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.06x = 247,864.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,864.72/764.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.41

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