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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.50, 1,143.86 and 249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.50, 1,143.86 and 249.38 is: 374.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.50 : 1,143.86 = 249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.50/1,143.86 = 249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.50x = 1,143.86 × 249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.50x = 285,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,255.81/762.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.11

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