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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.71, 1,146.96 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.71, 1,146.96 and 244.69 is: 367.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.71 : 1,146.96 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.71/1,146.96 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.71x = 1,146.96 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.71x = 280,646.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,646.78/764.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.00

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