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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.89, 1,144.42 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.89, 1,144.42 and 242.94 is: 364.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.89 : 1,144.42 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.89/1,144.42 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.89x = 1,144.42 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.89x = 278,024.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,024.79/762.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.44

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