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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.92, 1,152.03 and 247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.92, 1,152.03 and 247.78 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.92 : 1,152.03 = 247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.92/1,152.03 = 247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.92x = 1,152.03 × 247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.92x = 285,449.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,449.99/767.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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