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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.76, 1,142.64 and 299.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.76, 1,142.64 and 299.23 is: 448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.76 : 1,142.64 = 299.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.76/1,142.64 = 299.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.76x = 1,142.64 × 299.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.76x = 341,909.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,909.31/761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.84

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