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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.15, 1,133.71 and 293.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.15, 1,133.71 and 293.95 is: 440.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.15 : 1,133.71 = 293.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.15/1,133.71 = 293.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.15x = 1,133.71 × 293.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.15x = 333,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,254.05/756.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.72

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