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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.88, 1,136.78 and 244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.88, 1,136.78 and 244.88 is: 367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.88 : 1,136.78 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.88/1,136.78 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.88x = 1,136.78 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.88x = 278,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,374.69/757.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.31

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