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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.76, 1,146.61 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.76, 1,146.61 and 244.59 is: 366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.76 : 1,146.61 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.76/1,146.61 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.76x = 1,146.61 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.76x = 280,449.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,449.34/764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.72

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