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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.32, 1,142.80 and 299.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.32, 1,142.80 and 299.99 is: 449.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.32 : 1,142.80 = 299.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.32/1,142.80 = 299.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.32x = 1,142.80 × 299.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.32x = 342,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,828.57/762.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.72

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