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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.84, 1,144.38 and 242.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.84, 1,144.38 and 242.79 is: 364.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.84 : 1,144.38 = 242.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.84/1,144.38 = 242.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.84x = 1,144.38 × 242.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.84x = 277,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,844.91/762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.22

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