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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.08, 1,133.57 and 293.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.08, 1,133.57 and 293.47 is: 439.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.08 : 1,133.57 = 293.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.08/1,133.57 = 293.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.08x = 1,133.57 × 293.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.08x = 332,666.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,666.69/756.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.99

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