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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.66, 1,151.46 and 247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.66, 1,151.46 and 247.66 is: 371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.66 : 1,151.46 = 247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.66/1,151.46 = 247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.66x = 1,151.46 × 247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.66x = 285,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,170.58/767.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.48

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