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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.18, 1,138.41 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.18, 1,138.41 and 246.06 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.18 : 1,138.41 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.18/1,138.41 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.18x = 1,138.41 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.18x = 280,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,117.16/759.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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