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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.93, 1,146.92 and 244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.93, 1,146.92 and 244.77 is: 367.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.93 : 1,146.92 = 244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.93/1,146.92 = 244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.93x = 1,146.92 × 244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.93x = 280,730.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,730.38/764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.00

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