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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.64, 1,134.51 and 294.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.64, 1,134.51 and 294.33 is: 441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.64 : 1,134.51 = 294.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.64/1,134.51 = 294.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.64x = 1,134.51 × 294.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.64x = 333,923.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,923.48/756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.32

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