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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.04, 1,146.14 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.04, 1,146.14 and 251.08 is: 376.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.04 : 1,146.14 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.04/1,146.14 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.04x = 1,146.14 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.04x = 287,772.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,772.83/764.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.65

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