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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.45, 1,143.90 and 242.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.45, 1,143.90 and 242.55 is: 363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.45 : 1,143.90 = 242.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.45/1,143.90 = 242.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.45x = 1,143.90 × 242.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.45x = 277,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,452.95/762.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.90

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