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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.69, 1,141.04 and 298.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.69, 1,141.04 and 298.52 is: 447.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.69 : 1,141.04 = 298.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.69/1,141.04 = 298.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.69x = 1,141.04 × 298.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.69x = 340,623.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,623.26/760.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.78

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