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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.86, 1,153.40 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.86, 1,153.40 and 248.74 is: 373.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.86 : 1,153.40 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.86/1,153.40 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.86x = 1,153.40 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.86x = 286,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,896.72/768.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.15

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