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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.90, 1,144.17 and 249.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.90, 1,144.17 and 249.90 is: 374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.90 : 1,144.17 = 249.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.90/1,144.17 = 249.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.90x = 1,144.17 × 249.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.90x = 285,928.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,928.08/762.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.79

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