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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.81, 1,144.48 and 242.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.81, 1,144.48 and 242.89 is: 364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.81 : 1,144.48 = 242.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.81/1,144.48 = 242.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.81x = 1,144.48 × 242.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.81x = 277,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,982.75/762.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.42

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