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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.07, 1,141.50 and 299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.07, 1,141.50 and 299.18 is: 448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.07 : 1,141.50 = 299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.07/1,141.50 = 299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.07x = 1,141.50 × 299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.07x = 341,508.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,508.26/761.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.72

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