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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.41, 1,148.06 and 245.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.41, 1,148.06 and 245.47 is: 368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.41 : 1,148.06 = 245.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.41/1,148.06 = 245.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.41x = 1,148.06 × 245.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.41x = 281,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,814.29/765.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.19

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