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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.56, 1,134.72 and 294.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.56, 1,134.72 and 294.55 is: 441.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.56 : 1,134.72 = 294.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.56/1,134.72 = 294.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.56x = 1,134.72 × 294.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.56x = 334,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,231.78/756.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.78

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