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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.63, 1,151.33 and 247.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.63, 1,151.33 and 247.54 is: 371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.63 : 1,151.33 = 247.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.63/1,151.33 = 247.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.63x = 1,151.33 × 247.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.63x = 285,000.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,000.23/767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.27

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