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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.65, 1,142.48 and 241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.65, 1,142.48 and 241.71 is: 362.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.65 : 1,142.48 = 241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.65/1,142.48 = 241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.65x = 1,142.48 × 241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.65x = 276,147.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,147.69/761.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.56

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