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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.23, 1,150.88 and 247.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.23, 1,150.88 and 247.17 is: 370.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.23 : 1,150.88 = 247.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.23/1,150.88 = 247.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.23x = 1,150.88 × 247.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.23x = 284,456.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,456.02/767.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.76

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