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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.33, 1,134.45 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.33, 1,134.45 and 294.09 is: 441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.33 : 1,134.45 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.33/1,134.45 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.33x = 1,134.45 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.33x = 333,630.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,630.40/756.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.12

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