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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.54, 1,149.81 and 246.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.54, 1,149.81 and 246.91 is: 370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.54 : 1,149.81 = 246.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.54/1,149.81 = 246.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.54x = 1,149.81 × 246.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.54x = 283,899.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,899.59/766.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.37

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