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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.48, 1,143.76 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.48, 1,143.76 and 249.52 is: 374.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.48 : 1,143.76 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.48/1,143.76 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.48x = 1,143.76 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.48x = 285,391.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,391.00/762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.29

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