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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.50, 1,140.18 and 298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.50, 1,140.18 and 298.04 is: 446.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.50 : 1,140.18 = 298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.50/1,140.18 = 298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.50x = 1,140.18 × 298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.50x = 339,813.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,813.55/760.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.83

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