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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.25, 1,134.35 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.25, 1,134.35 and 294.14 is: 441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.25 : 1,134.35 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.25/1,134.35 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.25x = 1,134.35 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.25x = 333,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,658.64/756.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.20

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