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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.97, 1,140.47 and 297.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.97, 1,140.47 and 297.69 is: 446.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.97 : 1,140.47 = 297.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.97/1,140.47 = 297.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.97x = 1,140.47 × 297.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.97x = 339,509.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,509.91/759.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.74

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