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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.20, 1,134.60 and 293.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.20, 1,134.60 and 293.96 is: 441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.20 : 1,134.60 = 293.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.20/1,134.60 = 293.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.20x = 1,134.60 × 293.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.20x = 333,527.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,527.02/756.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.06

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