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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.88, 1,150.37 and 239.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.88, 1,150.37 and 239.71 is: 359.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.88 : 1,150.37 = 239.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.88/1,150.37 = 239.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.88x = 1,150.37 × 239.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.88x = 275,755.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,755.19/766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.58

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