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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.70, 1,143.88 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.70, 1,143.88 and 242.68 is: 363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.70 : 1,143.88 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.70/1,143.88 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.70x = 1,143.88 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.70x = 277,596.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,596.80/762.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.97

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