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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.54, 1,142.36 and 241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.54, 1,142.36 and 241.53 is: 362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.54 : 1,142.36 = 241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.54/1,142.36 = 241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.54x = 1,142.36 × 241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.54x = 275,918.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,918.19/761.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.31

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