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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.28, 1,140.33 and 298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.28, 1,140.33 and 298.40 is: 447.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.28 : 1,140.33 = 298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.28/1,140.33 = 298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.28x = 1,140.33 × 298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.28x = 340,274.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,274.47/760.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.56

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