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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.04, 1,153.62 and 248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.04, 1,153.62 and 248.90 is: 373.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.04 : 1,153.62 = 248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.04/1,153.62 = 248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.04x = 1,153.62 × 248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.04x = 287,130.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,130.25/769.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.36

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