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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.99, 1,140 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.99, 1,140 and 297.81 is: 446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.99 : 1,140 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.99/1,140 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.99x = 1,140 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.99x = 339,503.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,503.40/759.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.72

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