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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.13, 1,149.21 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.13, 1,149.21 and 246.23 is: 369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.13 : 1,149.21 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.13/1,149.21 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.13x = 1,149.21 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.13x = 282,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,969.98/766.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.35

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