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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.03, 1,141.64 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.03, 1,141.64 and 241.08 is: 361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.03 : 1,141.64 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.03/1,141.64 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.03x = 1,141.64 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.03x = 275,226.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,226.57/761.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.65

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