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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.76, 1,140.80 and 298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.76, 1,140.80 and 298.18 is: 447.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.76 : 1,140.80 = 298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.76/1,140.80 = 298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.76x = 1,140.80 × 298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.76x = 340,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,165.36/760.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.14

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