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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.94, 1,142.59 and 299.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.94, 1,142.59 and 299.65 is: 449.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.94 : 1,142.59 = 299.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.94/1,142.59 = 299.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.94x = 1,142.59 × 299.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.94x = 342,374.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,374.24/761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.35

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