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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.96, 1,142.84 and 299.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.96, 1,142.84 and 299.62 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.96 : 1,142.84 = 299.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.96/1,142.84 = 299.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.96x = 1,142.84 × 299.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.96x = 342,418.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,418.77/761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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