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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.92, 1,151.59 and 248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.92, 1,151.59 and 248.05 is: 371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.92 : 1,151.59 = 248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.92/1,151.59 = 248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.92x = 1,151.59 × 248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.92x = 285,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,650.66/767.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.98

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