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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.65, 1,142.64 and 241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.65, 1,142.64 and 241.72 is: 362.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.65 : 1,142.64 = 241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.65/1,142.64 = 241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.65x = 1,142.64 × 241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.65x = 276,196.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,196.08/761.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.63

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