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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.54, 1,134.53 and 294.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.54, 1,134.53 and 294.27 is: 441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.54 : 1,134.53 = 294.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.54/1,134.53 = 294.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.54x = 1,134.53 × 294.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.54x = 333,852.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,852.69/756.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.29

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