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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.76, 1,147.12 and 244.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.76, 1,147.12 and 244.75 is: 367.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.76 : 1,147.12 = 244.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.76/1,147.12 = 244.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.76x = 1,147.12 × 244.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.76x = 280,757.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,757.62/764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.12

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