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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.16, 1,153.84 and 248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.16, 1,153.84 and 248.99 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.16 : 1,153.84 = 248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.16/1,153.84 = 248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.16x = 1,153.84 × 248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.16x = 287,288.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,288.23/769.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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