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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.05, 1,141.36 and 298.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.05, 1,141.36 and 298.81 is: 448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.05 : 1,141.36 = 298.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.05/1,141.36 = 298.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.05x = 1,141.36 × 298.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.05x = 341,049.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,049.78/761.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.13

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