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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.08, 1,145.72 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.08, 1,145.72 and 243.92 is: 365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.08 : 1,145.72 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.08/1,145.72 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.08x = 1,145.72 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.08x = 279,464.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,464.02/764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.75

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