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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.00, 1,141.56 and 298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.00, 1,141.56 and 298.89 is: 448.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.00 : 1,141.56 = 298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.00/1,141.56 = 298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.00x = 1,141.56 × 298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.00x = 341,200.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,200.87/761.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.36

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