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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.66, 1,142.68 and 299.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.66, 1,142.68 and 299.46 is: 449.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.66 : 1,142.68 = 299.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.66/1,142.68 = 299.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.66x = 1,142.68 × 299.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.66x = 342,186.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,186.95/761.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.26

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