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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.60, 1,149.80 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.60, 1,149.80 and 246.54 is: 369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.60 : 1,149.80 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.60/1,149.80 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.60x = 1,149.80 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.60x = 283,465.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,465.07/766.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.77

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