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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.84, 1,148.85 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.84, 1,148.85 and 245.72 is: 368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.84 : 1,148.85 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.84/1,148.85 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.84x = 1,148.85 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.84x = 282,295.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,295.42/765.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.61

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