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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.42, 1,150.84 and 247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.42, 1,150.84 and 247.55 is: 371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.42 : 1,150.84 = 247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.42/1,150.84 = 247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.42x = 1,150.84 × 247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.42x = 284,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,889.20/767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.23

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