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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.48, 1,142.10 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.48, 1,142.10 and 248.36 is: 372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.48 : 1,142.10 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.48/1,142.10 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.48x = 1,142.10 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.48x = 283,651.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,651.96/761.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.50

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