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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.70, 1,142.58 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.70, 1,142.58 and 241.68 is: 362.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.70 : 1,142.58 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.70/1,142.58 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.70x = 1,142.58 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.70x = 276,138.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,138.73/761.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.53

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