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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.38, 1,134.75 and 294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.38, 1,134.75 and 294.20 is: 441.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.38 : 1,134.75 = 294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.38/1,134.75 = 294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.38x = 1,134.75 × 294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.38x = 333,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,837.78/756.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.37

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