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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.05, 1,139.87 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.05, 1,139.87 and 297.81 is: 446.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.05 : 1,139.87 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.05/1,139.87 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.05x = 1,139.87 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.05x = 339,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,457.50/760.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.63

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