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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.64, 1,146.96 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.64, 1,146.96 and 244.60 is: 366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.64 : 1,146.96 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.64/1,146.96 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.64x = 1,146.96 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.64x = 280,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,546.42/764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.90

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