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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.55, 1,142.88 and 299.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.55, 1,142.88 and 299.86 is: 449.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.55 : 1,142.88 = 299.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.55/1,142.88 = 299.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.55x = 1,142.88 × 299.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.55x = 342,701.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,701.45/762.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.42

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