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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.89, 1,142.82 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.89, 1,142.82 and 241.92 is: 362.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.89 : 1,142.82 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.89/1,142.82 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.89x = 1,142.82 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.89x = 276,471.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,471.01/761.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.88

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