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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.46, 1,146.85 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.46, 1,146.85 and 244.50 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.46 : 1,146.85 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.46/1,146.85 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.46x = 1,146.85 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.46x = 280,402.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,402.57/764.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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