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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.15, 1,147.78 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.15, 1,147.78 and 245.22 is: 367.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.15 : 1,147.78 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.15/1,147.78 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.15x = 1,147.78 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.15x = 281,454.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,454.61/765.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.84

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