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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.64, 1,135.42 and 294.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.64, 1,135.42 and 294.49 is: 441.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.64 : 1,135.42 = 294.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.64/1,135.42 = 294.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.64x = 1,135.42 × 294.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.64x = 334,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,364.13/756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.91

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