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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.99, 1,140.05 and 297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.99, 1,140.05 and 297.74 is: 446.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.99 : 1,140.05 = 297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.99/1,140.05 = 297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.99x = 1,140.05 × 297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.99x = 339,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,436.38/759.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.63

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