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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.10, 1,142.38 and 299.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.10, 1,142.38 and 299.58 is: 449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.10 : 1,142.38 = 299.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.10/1,142.38 = 299.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.10x = 1,142.38 × 299.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.10x = 342,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,234.20/762.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.07

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