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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.11, 1,140.27 and 298.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.11, 1,140.27 and 298.27 is: 447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.11 : 1,140.27 = 298.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.11/1,140.27 = 298.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.11x = 1,140.27 × 298.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.11x = 340,108.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,108.33/760.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.45

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