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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.73, 1,142.67 and 241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.73, 1,142.67 and 241.77 is: 362.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.73 : 1,142.67 = 241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.73/1,142.67 = 241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.73x = 1,142.67 × 241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.73x = 276,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,268.52/761.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.69

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