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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.22, 1,151.09 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.22, 1,151.09 and 247.20 is: 370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.22 : 1,151.09 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.22/1,151.09 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.22x = 1,151.09 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.22x = 284,548.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,548.21/767.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.88

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