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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.45, 1,143.73 and 242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.45, 1,143.73 and 242.43 is: 363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.45 : 1,143.73 = 242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.45/1,143.73 = 242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.45x = 1,143.73 × 242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.45x = 277,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,274.46/762.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.66

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