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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.39, 1,142.16 and 299.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.39, 1,142.16 and 299.21 is: 448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.39 : 1,142.16 = 299.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.39/1,142.16 = 299.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.39x = 1,142.16 × 299.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.39x = 341,745.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,745.69/761.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.84

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