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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.98, 1,147.36 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.98, 1,147.36 and 245.04 is: 367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.98 : 1,147.36 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.98/1,147.36 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.98x = 1,147.36 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.98x = 281,149.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,149.09/764.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.52

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