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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.75, 1,141.41 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.75, 1,141.41 and 247.75 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.75 : 1,141.41 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.75/1,141.41 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.75x = 1,141.41 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.75x = 282,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,784.33/760.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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