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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.31, 1,150.82 and 247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.31, 1,150.82 and 247.29 is: 370.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.31 : 1,150.82 = 247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.31/1,150.82 = 247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.31x = 1,150.82 × 247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.31x = 284,586.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,586.28/767.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.89

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