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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.89, 1,142.92 and 241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.89, 1,142.92 and 241.80 is: 362.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.89 : 1,142.92 = 241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.89/1,142.92 = 241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.89x = 1,142.92 × 241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.89x = 276,358.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,358.06/761.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.73

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