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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.91, 1,150.09 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.91, 1,150.09 and 247.05 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.91 : 1,150.09 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.91/1,150.09 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.91x = 1,150.09 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.91x = 284,129.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,129.12/766.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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