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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.84, 1,139.52 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.84, 1,139.52 and 246.72 is: 370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.84 : 1,139.52 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.84/1,139.52 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.84x = 1,139.52 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.84x = 281,142.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,142.37/759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.00

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