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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.38, 1,134.42 and 294.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.38, 1,134.42 and 294.23 is: 441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.38 : 1,134.42 = 294.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.38/1,134.42 = 294.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.38x = 1,134.42 × 294.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.38x = 333,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,774.72/756.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.28

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