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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.62, 1,143.68 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.62, 1,143.68 and 249.50 is: 374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.62 : 1,143.68 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.62/1,143.68 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.62x = 1,143.68 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.62x = 285,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,348.16/762.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.17

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