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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.93, 1,142.66 and 299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.93, 1,142.66 and 299.60 is: 449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.93 : 1,142.66 = 299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.93/1,142.66 = 299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.93x = 1,142.66 × 299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.93x = 342,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,340.94/761.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.31

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