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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.41, 1,150.97 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.41, 1,150.97 and 298.88 is: 448.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.41 : 1,150.97 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.41/1,150.97 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.41x = 1,150.97 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.41x = 344,000.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,000.42/767.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.26

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