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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.22, 1,139.76 and 297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.22, 1,139.76 and 297.59 is: 446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.22 : 1,139.76 = 297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.22/1,139.76 = 297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.22x = 1,139.76 × 297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.22x = 339,184.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,184.03/760.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.17

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