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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.33, 1,150.99 and 212.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.33, 1,150.99 and 212.05 is: 318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.33 : 1,150.99 = 212.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.33/1,150.99 = 212.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.33x = 1,150.99 × 212.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.33x = 244,061.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,061.86/767.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.07

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