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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.95, 1,141.68 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.95, 1,141.68 and 241.02 is: 361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.95 : 1,141.68 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.95/1,141.68 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.95x = 1,141.68 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.95x = 275,167.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,167.71/760.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.61

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