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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.57, 1,143.99 and 242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.57, 1,143.99 and 242.43 is: 363.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.57 : 1,143.99 = 242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.57/1,143.99 = 242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.57x = 1,143.99 × 242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.57x = 277,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,337.50/762.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.69

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