Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.98, 1,142.87 and 242.03
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 761.98, 1,142.87 and 242.03 is: 363.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761.98 : 1,142.87 = 242.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761.98/1,142.87 = 242.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761.98x = 1,142.87 × 242.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761.98x = 276,608.83 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,608.83/761.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363.01
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