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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.86, 1,148.90 and 245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.86, 1,148.90 and 245.74 is: 368.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.86 : 1,148.90 = 245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.86/1,148.90 = 245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.86x = 1,148.90 × 245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.86x = 282,334.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,334.89/765.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.65

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