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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.92, 1,140.69 and 299.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.92, 1,140.69 and 299.10 is: 448.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.92 : 1,140.69 = 299.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.92/1,140.69 = 299.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.92x = 1,140.69 × 299.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.92x = 341,180.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,180.38/760.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.38

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