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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.76, 1,142.62 and 299.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.76, 1,142.62 and 299.41 is: 449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.76 : 1,142.62 = 299.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.76/1,142.62 = 299.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.76x = 1,142.62 × 299.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.76x = 342,108.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,108.25/761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.10

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