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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.12, 1,142.64 and 300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.12, 1,142.64 and 300 is: 449.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.12 : 1,142.64 = 300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.12/1,142.64 = 300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.12x = 1,142.64 × 300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.12x = 342,792.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,792.00/762.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.79

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