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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.23, 1,133.82 and 293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.23, 1,133.82 and 293.91 is: 440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.23 : 1,133.82 = 293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.23/1,133.82 = 293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.23x = 1,133.82 × 293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.23x = 333,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,241.04/756.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.66

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