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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.57, 1,147.11 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.57, 1,147.11 and 244.66 is: 367.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.57 : 1,147.11 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.57/1,147.11 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.57x = 1,147.11 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.57x = 280,651.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,651.93/764.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.07

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