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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.14, 1,145.76 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.14, 1,145.76 and 244.02 is: 365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.14 : 1,145.76 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.14/1,145.76 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.14x = 1,145.76 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.14x = 279,588.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,588.36/764.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.89

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