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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.10, 1,146.09 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.10, 1,146.09 and 244.08 is: 366.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.10 : 1,146.09 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.10/1,146.09 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.10x = 1,146.09 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.10x = 279,737.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,737.65/764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.10

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