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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.60, 1,135.35 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.60, 1,135.35 and 294.60 is: 442.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.60 : 1,135.35 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.60/1,135.35 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.60x = 1,135.35 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.60x = 334,474.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,474.11/756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.08

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