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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.56, 1,148.00 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.56, 1,148.00 and 245.43 is: 368.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.56 : 1,148.00 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.56/1,148.00 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.56x = 1,148.00 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.56x = 281,752.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,752.41/765.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.03

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