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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.46, 1,134.87 and 294.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.46, 1,134.87 and 294.27 is: 441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.46 : 1,134.87 = 294.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.46/1,134.87 = 294.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.46x = 1,134.87 × 294.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.46x = 333,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,958.19/756.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.48

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