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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.97, 1,136.96 and 244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.97, 1,136.96 and 244.97 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.97 : 1,136.96 = 244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.97/1,136.96 = 244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.97x = 1,136.96 × 244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.97x = 278,519.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,519.36/757.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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