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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.73, 1,142.81 and 241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.73, 1,142.81 and 241.75 is: 362.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.73 : 1,142.81 = 241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.73/1,142.81 = 241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.73x = 1,142.81 × 241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.73x = 276,274.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,274.32/761.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.69

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