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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.96, 1,150.26 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.96, 1,150.26 and 246.94 is: 370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.96 : 1,150.26 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.96/1,150.26 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.96x = 1,150.26 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.96x = 284,045.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,045.20/766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.35

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