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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.47, 1,142.36 and 241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.47, 1,142.36 and 241.46 is: 362.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.47 : 1,142.36 = 241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.47/1,142.36 = 241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.47x = 1,142.36 × 241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.47x = 275,837.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,837.71/761.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.24

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