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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.15, 1,143.31 and 299.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.15, 1,143.31 and 299.87 is: 449.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.15 : 1,143.31 = 299.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.15/1,143.31 = 299.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.15x = 1,143.31 × 299.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.15x = 342,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,837.15/762.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.83

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