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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.08, 1,133.70 and 293.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.08, 1,133.70 and 293.57 is: 440.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.08 : 1,133.70 = 293.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.08/1,133.70 = 293.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.08x = 1,133.70 × 293.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.08x = 332,820.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,820.31/756.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.19

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