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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.75, 1,132.13 and 241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.75, 1,132.13 and 241.75 is: 362.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.75 : 1,132.13 = 241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.75/1,132.13 = 241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.75x = 1,132.13 × 241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.75x = 273,692.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,692.43/754.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.63

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