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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.65, 1,135.18 and 294.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.65, 1,135.18 and 294.45 is: 441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.65 : 1,135.18 = 294.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.65/1,135.18 = 294.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.65x = 1,135.18 × 294.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.65x = 334,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,249.86/756.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.75

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