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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.68, 1,140.90 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.68, 1,140.90 and 247.68 is: 371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.68 : 1,140.90 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.68/1,140.90 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.68x = 1,140.90 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.68x = 282,578.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,578.11/760.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.48

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