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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.01, 1,142.78 and 299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.01, 1,142.78 and 299.90 is: 449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.01 : 1,142.78 = 299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.01/1,142.78 = 299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.01x = 1,142.78 × 299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.01x = 342,721.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,721.08/762.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.76

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