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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.53, 1,134.59 and 294.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.53, 1,134.59 and 294.17 is: 441.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.53 : 1,134.59 = 294.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.53/1,134.59 = 294.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.53x = 1,134.59 × 294.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.53x = 333,762.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,762.34/756.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.18

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