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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.36, 1,143.53 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.36, 1,143.53 and 299.88 is: 449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.36 : 1,143.53 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.36/1,143.53 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.36x = 1,143.53 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.36x = 342,926.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,926.30/762.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.82

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