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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.52, 1,142.24 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.52, 1,142.24 and 248.48 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.52 : 1,142.24 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.52/1,142.24 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.52x = 1,142.24 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.52x = 283,823.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,823.80/761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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