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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.83, 1,151.82 and 247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.83, 1,151.82 and 247.71 is: 371.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.83 : 1,151.82 = 247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.83/1,151.82 = 247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.83x = 1,151.82 × 247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.83x = 285,310.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,310.33/767.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.58

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