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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.54, 1,139.82 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.54, 1,139.82 and 297.88 is: 446.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.54 : 1,139.82 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.54/1,139.82 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.54x = 1,139.82 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.54x = 339,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,529.58/760.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.43

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