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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.46, 1,151.03 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.46, 1,151.03 and 247.51 is: 371.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.46 : 1,151.03 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.46/1,151.03 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.46x = 1,151.03 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.46x = 284,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,891.44/767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.21

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