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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.77, 1,150.31 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.77, 1,150.31 and 246.83 is: 370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.77 : 1,150.31 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.77/1,150.31 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.77x = 1,150.31 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.77x = 283,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,924.96/766.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.29

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