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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.98, 1,146.98 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.98, 1,146.98 and 244.76 is: 366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.98 : 1,146.98 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.98/1,146.98 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.98x = 1,146.98 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.98x = 280,729.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,729.70/764.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.98

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