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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.80, 1,146.84 and 244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.80, 1,146.84 and 244.70 is: 366.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.80 : 1,146.84 = 244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.80/1,146.84 = 244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.80x = 1,146.84 × 244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.80x = 280,631.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,631.75/764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.93

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