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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.98, 1,144.13 and 242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.98, 1,144.13 and 242.88 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.98 : 1,144.13 = 242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.98/1,144.13 = 242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.98x = 1,144.13 × 242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.98x = 277,885.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,885.08/762.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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