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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.41, 1,140.68 and 298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.41, 1,140.68 and 298.10 is: 447.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.41 : 1,140.68 = 298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.41/1,140.68 = 298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.41x = 1,140.68 × 298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.41x = 340,029.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,029.51/760.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.17

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