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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.72, 1,151.31 and 247.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.72, 1,151.31 and 247.70 is: 371.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.72 : 1,151.31 = 247.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.72/1,151.31 = 247.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.72x = 1,151.31 × 247.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.72x = 285,179.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,179.49/767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.46

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