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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.28, 1,143.42 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.28, 1,143.42 and 249.28 is: 373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.28 : 1,143.42 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.28/1,143.42 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.28x = 1,143.42 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.28x = 285,031.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,031.74/762.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.92

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