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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.91, 1,144.51 and 242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.91, 1,144.51 and 242.96 is: 364.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.91 : 1,144.51 = 242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.91/1,144.51 = 242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.91x = 1,144.51 × 242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.91x = 278,063.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,063.82/762.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.48

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