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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.72, 1,141.16 and 240.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.72, 1,141.16 and 240.74 is: 361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.72 : 1,141.16 = 240.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.72/1,141.16 = 240.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.72x = 1,141.16 × 240.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.72x = 274,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,722.86/760.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.14

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