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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.02, 1,134.21 and 293.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.02, 1,134.21 and 293.81 is: 440.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.02 : 1,134.21 = 293.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.02/1,134.21 = 293.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.02x = 1,134.21 × 293.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.02x = 333,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,242.24/756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.78

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