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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.12, 1,142.76 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.12, 1,142.76 and 241.98 is: 362.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.12 : 1,142.76 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.12/1,142.76 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.12x = 1,142.76 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.12x = 276,519.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,519.96/762.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.83

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