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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.81, 1,151.89 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.81, 1,151.89 and 247.86 is: 371.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.81 : 1,151.89 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.81/1,151.89 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.81x = 1,151.89 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.81x = 285,506.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,506.84/767.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.84

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