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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.03, 1,150.65 and 246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.03, 1,150.65 and 246.86 is: 370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.03 : 1,150.65 = 246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.03/1,150.65 = 246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.03x = 1,150.65 × 246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.03x = 284,045.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,045.97/767.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.32

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