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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.16, 1,150.68 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.16, 1,150.68 and 247.12 is: 370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.16 : 1,150.68 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.16/1,150.68 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.16x = 1,150.68 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.16x = 284,356.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,356.04/767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.66

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