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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.54, 1,140.48 and 298.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.54, 1,140.48 and 298.54 is: 447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.54 : 1,140.48 = 298.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.54/1,140.48 = 298.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.54x = 1,140.48 × 298.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.54x = 340,478.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,478.90/760.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.68

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