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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.12, 1,139.92 and 247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.12, 1,139.92 and 247 is: 370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.12 : 1,139.92 = 247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.12/1,139.92 = 247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.12x = 1,139.92 × 247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.12x = 281,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,560.24/760.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.42

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