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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.50, 1,140.93 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.50, 1,140.93 and 247.50 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.50 : 1,140.93 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.50/1,140.93 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.50x = 1,140.93 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.50x = 282,380.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,380.18/760.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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