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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.05, 1,134.07 and 293.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.05, 1,134.07 and 293.83 is: 440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.05 : 1,134.07 = 293.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.05/1,134.07 = 293.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.05x = 1,134.07 × 293.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.05x = 333,224.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,224.43/756.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.74

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