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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.81, 1,139.90 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.81, 1,139.90 and 246.81 is: 370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.81 : 1,139.90 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.81/1,139.90 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.81x = 1,139.90 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.81x = 281,338.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,338.72/759.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.28

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