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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.92, 1,161.05 and 246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.92, 1,161.05 and 246.82 is: 370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.92 : 1,161.05 = 246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.92/1,161.05 = 246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.92x = 1,161.05 × 246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.92x = 286,564.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,564.67/773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.28

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