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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.02, 1,148.75 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.02, 1,148.75 and 245.89 is: 368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.02 : 1,148.75 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.02/1,148.75 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.02x = 1,148.75 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.02x = 282,468.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,468.19/766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.75

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