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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.07, 1,143.28 and 242.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.07, 1,143.28 and 242.07 is: 363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.07 : 1,143.28 = 242.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.07/1,143.28 = 242.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.07x = 1,143.28 × 242.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.07x = 276,753.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,753.79/762.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.16

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