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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.70, 1,146.76 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.70, 1,146.76 and 244.56 is: 366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.70 : 1,146.76 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.70/1,146.76 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.70x = 1,146.76 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.70x = 280,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,447.54/764.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.74

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