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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.68, 1,144.17 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.68, 1,144.17 and 242.82 is: 364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.68 : 1,144.17 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.68/1,144.17 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.68x = 1,144.17 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.68x = 277,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,827.36/762.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.28

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