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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.54, 1,140.80 and 247.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.54, 1,140.80 and 247.54 is: 371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.54 : 1,140.80 = 247.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.54/1,140.80 = 247.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.54x = 1,140.80 × 247.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.54x = 282,386.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,386.69/760.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.30

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