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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.99, 1,143.12 and 242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.99, 1,143.12 and 242.12 is: 363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.99 : 1,143.12 = 242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.99/1,143.12 = 242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.99x = 1,143.12 × 242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.99x = 276,772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,772.21/761.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.22

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