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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.96, 1,142.94 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.96, 1,142.94 and 249 is: 373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.96 : 1,142.94 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.96/1,142.94 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.96x = 1,142.94 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.96x = 284,592.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,592.06/761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.50

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