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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.13, 1,131.20 and 241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.13, 1,131.20 and 241.13 is: 361.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.13 : 1,131.20 = 241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.13/1,131.20 = 241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.13x = 1,131.20 × 241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.13x = 272,759.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,759.39/754.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.69

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