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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.52, 1,150.74 and 247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.52, 1,150.74 and 247.35 is: 370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.52 : 1,150.74 = 247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.52/1,150.74 = 247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.52x = 1,150.74 × 247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.52x = 284,635.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,635.54/767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.85

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