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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.13, 1,137.20 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.13, 1,137.20 and 245.13 is: 367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.13 : 1,137.20 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.13/1,137.20 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.13x = 1,137.20 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.13x = 278,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,761.84/758.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.70

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