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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.18, 1,134.45 and 293.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.18, 1,134.45 and 293.97 is: 441.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.18 : 1,134.45 = 293.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.18/1,134.45 = 293.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.18x = 1,134.45 × 293.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.18x = 333,494.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,494.27/756.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.02

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