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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.04, 1,141.26 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.04, 1,141.26 and 298.88 is: 448.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.04 : 1,141.26 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.04/1,141.26 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.04x = 1,141.26 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.04x = 341,099.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,099.79/761.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.20

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