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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.94, 1,145.94 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.94, 1,145.94 and 250.94 is: 376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.94 : 1,145.94 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.94/1,145.94 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.94x = 1,145.94 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.94x = 287,562.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,562.18/763.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.42

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