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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.16, 1,150.86 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.16, 1,150.86 and 247.16 is: 370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.16 : 1,150.86 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.16/1,150.86 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.16x = 1,150.86 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.16x = 284,446.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,446.56/767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.78

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