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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.73, 1,150.27 and 246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.73, 1,150.27 and 246.71 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.73 : 1,150.27 = 246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.73/1,150.27 = 246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.73x = 1,150.27 × 246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.73x = 283,785.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,785.37/766.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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