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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.40, 1,142.60 and 299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.40, 1,142.60 and 299.54 is: 449.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.40 : 1,142.60 = 299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.40/1,142.60 = 299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.40x = 1,142.60 × 299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.40x = 342,255.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,255.76/761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.51

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