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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.89, 1,140.46 and 298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.89, 1,140.46 and 298.44 is: 447.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.89 : 1,140.46 = 298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.89/1,140.46 = 298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.89x = 1,140.46 × 298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.89x = 340,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,358.88/760.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.32

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