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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.42, 1,134.18 and 294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.42, 1,134.18 and 294 is: 440.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.42 : 1,134.18 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.42/1,134.18 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.42x = 1,134.18 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.42x = 333,448.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,448.92/756.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.83

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