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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.83, 1,141.55 and 298.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.83, 1,141.55 and 298.53 is: 447.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.83 : 1,141.55 = 298.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.83/1,141.55 = 298.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.83x = 1,141.55 × 298.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.83x = 340,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,785.43/760.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.91

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