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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.98, 1,142.74 and 299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.98, 1,142.74 and 299.64 is: 449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.98 : 1,142.74 = 299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.98/1,142.74 = 299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.98x = 1,142.74 × 299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.98x = 342,410.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,410.61/761.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.37

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