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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.61, 1,150.09 and 246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.61, 1,150.09 and 246.65 is: 370.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.61 : 1,150.09 = 246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.61/1,150.09 = 246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.61x = 1,150.09 × 246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.61x = 283,669.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,669.70/766.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.03

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