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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.39, 1,134.65 and 294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.39, 1,134.65 and 294.20 is: 441.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.39 : 1,134.65 = 294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.39/1,134.65 = 294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.39x = 1,134.65 × 294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.39x = 333,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,812.24/756.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.33

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