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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.33, 1,142.03 and 299.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.33, 1,142.03 and 299.23 is: 448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.33 : 1,142.03 = 299.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.33/1,142.03 = 299.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.33x = 1,142.03 × 299.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.33x = 341,727.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,727.53/761.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.85

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