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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.08, 1,140.24 and 298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.08, 1,140.24 and 298 is: 447.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.08 : 1,140.24 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.08/1,140.24 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.08x = 1,140.24 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.08x = 339,791.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,791.52/760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.05

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