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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.69, 1,142.40 and 248.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.69, 1,142.40 and 248.69 is: 372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.69 : 1,142.40 = 248.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.69/1,142.40 = 248.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.69x = 1,142.40 × 248.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.69x = 284,097.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,097.74/761.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.99

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