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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.75, 1,138.40 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.75, 1,138.40 and 245.75 is: 368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.75 : 1,138.40 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.75/1,138.40 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.75x = 1,138.40 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.75x = 279,761.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,761.80/758.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.71

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