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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.17, 1,142.40 and 299.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.17, 1,142.40 and 299.27 is: 449.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.17 : 1,142.40 = 299.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.17/1,142.40 = 299.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.17x = 1,142.40 × 299.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.17x = 341,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,882.44/761.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.16

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