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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.35, 1,151.09 and 247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.35, 1,151.09 and 247.42 is: 371.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.35 : 1,151.09 = 247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.35/1,151.09 = 247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.35x = 1,151.09 × 247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.35x = 284,802.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,802.69/767.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.15

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