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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.82, 1,142.56 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.82, 1,142.56 and 241.86 is: 362.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.82 : 1,142.56 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.82/1,142.56 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.82x = 1,142.56 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.82x = 276,339.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,339.56/761.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.74

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