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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.63, 1,142.54 and 241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.63, 1,142.54 and 241.53 is: 362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.63 : 1,142.54 = 241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.63/1,142.54 = 241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.63x = 1,142.54 × 241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.63x = 275,957.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,957.69/761.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.33

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