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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.74, 1,142.34 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.74, 1,142.34 and 299.50 is: 449.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.74 : 1,142.34 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.74/1,142.34 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.74x = 1,142.34 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.74x = 342,130.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,130.83/761.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.14

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