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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.30, 1,133.91 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.30, 1,133.91 and 294.04 is: 440.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.30 : 1,133.91 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.30/1,133.91 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.30x = 1,133.91 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.30x = 333,414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,414.90/756.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.85

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