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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.50, 1,141.26 and 298.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.50, 1,141.26 and 298.27 is: 447.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.50 : 1,141.26 = 298.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.50/1,141.26 = 298.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.50x = 1,141.26 × 298.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.50x = 340,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,403.93/760.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.61

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