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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.27, 1,145.85 and 244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.27, 1,145.85 and 244.10 is: 365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.27 : 1,145.85 = 244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.27/1,145.85 = 244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.27x = 1,145.85 × 244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.27x = 279,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,701.99/764.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.97

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