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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.62, 1,151.45 and 247.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.62, 1,151.45 and 247.61 is: 371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.62 : 1,151.45 = 247.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.62/1,151.45 = 247.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.62x = 1,151.45 × 247.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.62x = 285,108.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,108.27/767.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.42

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