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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.53, 1,143.83 and 242.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.53, 1,143.83 and 242.57 is: 363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.53 : 1,143.83 = 242.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.53/1,143.83 = 242.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.53x = 1,143.83 × 242.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.53x = 277,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,453.12/762.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.86

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