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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.13, 1,143.19 and 249.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.13, 1,143.19 and 249.13 is: 373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.13 : 1,143.19 = 249.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.13/1,143.19 = 249.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.13x = 1,143.19 × 249.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.13x = 284,797.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,797.21/762.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.69

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