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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.11, 1,150.64 and 247.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.11, 1,150.64 and 247.15 is: 370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.11 : 1,150.64 = 247.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.11/1,150.64 = 247.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.11x = 1,150.64 × 247.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.11x = 284,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,373.69/767.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.71

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