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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.88, 1,143.06 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.88, 1,143.06 and 249.24 is: 373.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.88 : 1,143.06 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.88/1,143.06 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.88x = 1,143.06 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.88x = 284,896.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,896.27/761.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.94

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