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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.94, 1,151.94 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.94, 1,151.94 and 248.01 is: 372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.94 : 1,151.94 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.94/1,151.94 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.94x = 1,151.94 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.94x = 285,692.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,692.64/767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.02

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