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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.85, 1,142.97 and 299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.85, 1,142.97 and 299.76 is: 449.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.85 : 1,142.97 = 299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.85/1,142.97 = 299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.85x = 1,142.97 × 299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.85x = 342,616.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,616.69/761.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.72

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