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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.75, 1,140.56 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.75, 1,140.56 and 298.14 is: 446.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.75 : 1,140.56 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.75/1,140.56 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.75x = 1,140.56 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.75x = 340,046.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,046.56/760.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.99

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