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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.87, 1,152.87 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.87, 1,152.87 and 248.64 is: 372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.87 : 1,152.87 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.87/1,152.87 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.87x = 1,152.87 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.87x = 286,649.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,649.60/768.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.82

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