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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.54, 1,150.96 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.54, 1,150.96 and 247.36 is: 370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.54 : 1,150.96 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.54/1,150.96 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.54x = 1,150.96 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.54x = 284,701.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,701.47/767.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.93

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