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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.15, 1,150.51 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.15, 1,150.51 and 211.72 is: 317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.15 : 1,150.51 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.15/1,150.51 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.15x = 1,150.51 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.15x = 243,584.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,584.92/767.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.52

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