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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.67, 1,141.01 and 298.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.67, 1,141.01 and 298.58 is: 447.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.67 : 1,141.01 = 298.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.67/1,141.01 = 298.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.67x = 1,141.01 × 298.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.67x = 340,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,681.99/760.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.87

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