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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.89, 1,147.34 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.89, 1,147.34 and 251.89 is: 377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.89 : 1,147.34 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.89/1,147.34 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.89x = 1,147.34 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.89x = 289,002.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,002.21/764.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.84

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