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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.07, 1,146.14 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.07, 1,146.14 and 251.07 is: 376.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.07 : 1,146.14 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.07/1,146.14 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.07x = 1,146.14 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.07x = 287,760.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,760.11/764.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.61

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