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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769, 1,153.64 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769, 1,153.64 and 249.08 is: 373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769 : 1,153.64 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769/1,153.64 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769x = 1,153.64 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769x = 287,348.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,348.65/769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.67

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