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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.77, 1,140.84 and 298.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.77, 1,140.84 and 298.49 is: 447.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.77 : 1,140.84 = 298.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.77/1,140.84 = 298.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.77x = 1,140.84 × 298.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.77x = 340,523.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,523.63/760.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.60

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