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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.69, 1,147.19 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.69, 1,147.19 and 244.62 is: 366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.69 : 1,147.19 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.69/1,147.19 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.69x = 1,147.19 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.69x = 280,624.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,624.39/764.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.98

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