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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.02, 1,141.44 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.02, 1,141.44 and 299.16 is: 448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.02 : 1,141.44 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.02/1,141.44 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.02x = 1,141.44 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.02x = 341,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,473.19/761.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.70

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