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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.71, 1,144.08 and 242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.71, 1,144.08 and 242.75 is: 364.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.71 : 1,144.08 = 242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.71/1,144.08 = 242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.71x = 1,144.08 × 242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.71x = 277,719.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,719.70/762.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.12

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