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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.81, 1,143.32 and 299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.81, 1,143.32 and 299.70 is: 449.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.81 : 1,143.32 = 299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.81/1,143.32 = 299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.81x = 1,143.32 × 299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.81x = 342,651.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,651.51/761.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.79

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