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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.68, 1,139.50 and 246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.68, 1,139.50 and 246.68 is: 370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.68 : 1,139.50 = 246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.68/1,139.50 = 246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.68x = 1,139.50 × 246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.68x = 281,091.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,091.86/759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.01

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