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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.92, 1,150.52 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.92, 1,150.52 and 246.96 is: 370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.92 : 1,150.52 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.92/1,150.52 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.92x = 1,150.52 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.92x = 284,132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,132.42/766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.49

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