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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.55, 1,142.32 and 248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.55, 1,142.32 and 248.55 is: 372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.55 : 1,142.32 = 248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.55/1,142.32 = 248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.55x = 1,142.32 × 248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.55x = 283,925.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,925.87/761.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.83

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