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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.62, 1,151.53 and 247.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.62, 1,151.53 and 247.49 is: 371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.62 : 1,151.53 = 247.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.62/1,151.53 = 247.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.62x = 1,151.53 × 247.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.62x = 284,992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,992.16/767.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.27

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