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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.73, 1,143.75 and 242.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.73, 1,143.75 and 242.63 is: 363.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.73 : 1,143.75 = 242.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.73/1,143.75 = 242.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.73x = 1,143.75 × 242.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.73x = 277,507.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,507.46/762.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.84

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