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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.18, 1,141.71 and 298.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.18, 1,141.71 and 298.87 is: 448.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.18 : 1,141.71 = 298.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.18/1,141.71 = 298.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.18x = 1,141.71 × 298.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.18x = 341,222.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,222.87/761.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.28

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