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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.75, 1,139.64 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.75, 1,139.64 and 246.75 is: 370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.75 : 1,139.64 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.75/1,139.64 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.75x = 1,139.64 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.75x = 281,206.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,206.17/759.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.13

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