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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.97, 1,141.61 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.97, 1,141.61 and 241.04 is: 361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.97 : 1,141.61 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.97/1,141.61 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.97x = 1,141.61 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.97x = 275,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,175.32/760.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.61

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