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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.38, 1,143.84 and 299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.38, 1,143.84 and 299.90 is: 449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.38 : 1,143.84 = 299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.38/1,143.84 = 299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.38x = 1,143.84 × 299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.38x = 343,039.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,039.80/762.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.96

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