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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.85, 1,136.77 and 244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.85, 1,136.77 and 244.85 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.85 : 1,136.77 = 244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.85/1,136.77 = 244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.85x = 1,136.77 × 244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.85x = 278,331.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,331.23/757.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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