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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.25, 1,134.38 and 294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.25, 1,134.38 and 294.36 is: 441.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.25 : 1,134.38 = 294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.25/1,134.38 = 294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.25x = 1,134.38 × 294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.25x = 333,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,914.94/756.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.54

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