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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.63, 1,149.83 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.63, 1,149.83 and 246.54 is: 369.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.63 : 1,149.83 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.63/1,149.83 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.63x = 1,149.83 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.63x = 283,483.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,483.09/766.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.78

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