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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.68, 1,147 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.68, 1,147 and 251.68 is: 377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.68 : 1,147 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.68/1,147 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.68x = 1,147 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.68x = 288,676.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,676.96/764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.51

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