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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.85, 1,148.97 and 245.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.85, 1,148.97 and 245.87 is: 368.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.85 : 1,148.97 = 245.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.85/1,148.97 = 245.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.85x = 1,148.97 × 245.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.85x = 282,493.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,493.97/765.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.86

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