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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.14, 1,149.18 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.14, 1,149.18 and 246.16 is: 369.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.14 : 1,149.18 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.14/1,149.18 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.14x = 1,149.18 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.14x = 282,882.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,882.15/766.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.23

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