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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766, 1,149.18 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766, 1,149.18 and 253 is: 379.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766 : 1,149.18 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766/1,149.18 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766x = 1,149.18 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766x = 290,742.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,742.54/766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.56

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