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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.90, 1,150.07 and 246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.90, 1,150.07 and 246.77 is: 370.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.90 : 1,150.07 = 246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.90/1,150.07 = 246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.90x = 1,150.07 × 246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.90x = 283,801.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,801.54/766.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.06

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