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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.56, 1,143.72 and 249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.56, 1,143.72 and 249.56 is: 374.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.56 : 1,143.72 = 249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.56/1,143.72 = 249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.56x = 1,143.72 × 249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.56x = 285,426.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,426.76/762.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.30

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