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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.43, 1,151.11 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.43, 1,151.11 and 247.46 is: 371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.43 : 1,151.11 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.43/1,151.11 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.43x = 1,151.11 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.43x = 284,846.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,846.69/767.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.17

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