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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.78, 1,147.30 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.78, 1,147.30 and 244.80 is: 367.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.78 : 1,147.30 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.78/1,147.30 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.78x = 1,147.30 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.78x = 280,853.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,853.61/764.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.24

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