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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.62, 1,147.10 and 244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.62, 1,147.10 and 244.55 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.62 : 1,147.10 = 244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.62/1,147.10 = 244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.62x = 1,147.10 × 244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.62x = 280,523.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,523.31/764.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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