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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.50, 1,146.86 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.50, 1,146.86 and 251.38 is: 377.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.50 : 1,146.86 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.50/1,146.86 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.50x = 1,146.86 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.50x = 288,297.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,297.67/764.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.11

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