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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.19, 1,140.15 and 247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.19, 1,140.15 and 247.19 is: 370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.19 : 1,140.15 = 247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.19/1,140.15 = 247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.19x = 1,140.15 × 247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.19x = 281,827.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,827.98/760.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.74

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