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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.63, 1,136.73 and 244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.63, 1,136.73 and 244.63 is: 367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.63 : 1,136.73 = 244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.63/1,136.73 = 244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.63x = 1,136.73 × 244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.63x = 278,071.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,071.35/757.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.03

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