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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.64, 1,135.11 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.64, 1,135.11 and 294.44 is: 441.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.64 : 1,135.11 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.64/1,135.11 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.64x = 1,135.11 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.64x = 334,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,217.22/756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.71

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