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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.77, 1,142.67 and 299.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.77, 1,142.67 and 299.53 is: 449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.77 : 1,142.67 = 299.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.77/1,142.67 = 299.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.77x = 1,142.67 × 299.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.77x = 342,263.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,263.95/761.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.30

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