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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.93, 1,141.38 and 247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.93, 1,141.38 and 247.93 is: 371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.93 : 1,141.38 = 247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.93/1,141.38 = 247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.93x = 1,141.38 × 247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.93x = 282,979.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,979.49/760.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.89

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