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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.39, 1,149.57 and 246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.39, 1,149.57 and 246.43 is: 369.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.39 : 1,149.57 = 246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.39/1,149.57 = 246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.39x = 1,149.57 × 246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.39x = 283,282.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,282.81/766.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.63

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