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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.80, 1,142.46 and 299.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.80, 1,142.46 and 299.24 is: 448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.80 : 1,142.46 = 299.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.80/1,142.46 = 299.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.80x = 1,142.46 × 299.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.80x = 341,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,869.73/761.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.77

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