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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.93, 1,142.38 and 241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.93, 1,142.38 and 241.77 is: 362.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.93 : 1,142.38 = 241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.93/1,142.38 = 241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.93x = 1,142.38 × 241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.93x = 276,193.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,193.21/761.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.49

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