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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.41, 1,141.95 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.41, 1,141.95 and 299.04 is: 448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.41 : 1,141.95 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.41/1,141.95 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.41x = 1,141.95 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.41x = 341,488.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,488.73/761.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.50

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