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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.48, 1,146.74 and 244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.48, 1,146.74 and 244.55 is: 366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.48 : 1,146.74 = 244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.48/1,146.74 = 244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.48x = 1,146.74 × 244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.48x = 280,438.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,438.29/764.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.84

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