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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.14, 1,149.21 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.14, 1,149.21 and 253.14 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.14 : 1,149.21 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.14/1,149.21 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.14x = 1,149.21 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.14x = 290,911.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,911.02/766.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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