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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.60, 1,143.92 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.60, 1,143.92 and 242.60 is: 363.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.60 : 1,143.92 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.60/1,143.92 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.60x = 1,143.92 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.60x = 277,514.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,514.99/762.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.91

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