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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.13, 1,150.69 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.13, 1,150.69 and 254.13 is: 381.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.13 : 1,150.69 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.13/1,150.69 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.13x = 1,150.69 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.13x = 292,424.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,424.85/767.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.19

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