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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.62, 1,135.05 and 294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.62, 1,135.05 and 294.42 is: 441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.62 : 1,135.05 = 294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.62/1,135.05 = 294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.62x = 1,135.05 × 294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.62x = 334,181.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,181.42/756.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.68

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