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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.97, 1,133.34 and 293.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.97, 1,133.34 and 293.51 is: 440.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.97 : 1,133.34 = 293.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.97/1,133.34 = 293.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.97x = 1,133.34 × 293.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.97x = 332,646.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,646.62/755.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.03

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