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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.73, 1,150.17 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.73, 1,150.17 and 246.81 is: 370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.73 : 1,150.17 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.73/1,150.17 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.73x = 1,150.17 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.73x = 283,873.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,873.46/766.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.24

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