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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.81, 1,142.98 and 241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.81, 1,142.98 and 241.89 is: 362.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.81 : 1,142.98 = 241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.81/1,142.98 = 241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.81x = 1,142.98 × 241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.81x = 276,470.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,470.54/761.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.92

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