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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.50, 1,139.25 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.50, 1,139.25 and 246.50 is: 369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.50 : 1,139.25 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.50/1,139.25 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.50x = 1,139.25 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.50x = 280,825.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,825.13/759.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.75

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