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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.13, 1,142.85 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.13, 1,142.85 and 299.82 is: 449.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.13 : 1,142.85 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.13/1,142.85 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.13x = 1,142.85 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.13x = 342,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,649.29/762.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.59

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