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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.94, 1,153.58 and 248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.94, 1,153.58 and 248.99 is: 373.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.94 : 1,153.58 = 248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.94/1,153.58 = 248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.94x = 1,153.58 × 248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.94x = 287,222.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,222.87/768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.53

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