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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.95, 1,144.68 and 243.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.95, 1,144.68 and 243.02 is: 364.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.95 : 1,144.68 = 243.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.95/1,144.68 = 243.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.95x = 1,144.68 × 243.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.95x = 278,180.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,180.13/762.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.61

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