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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754, 1,131.16 and 298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754, 1,131.16 and 298 is: 447.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754 : 1,131.16 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754/1,131.16 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754x = 1,131.16 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754x = 337,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,085.68/754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.06

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