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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.89, 1,134.91 and 294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.89, 1,134.91 and 294.28 is: 441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.89 : 1,134.91 = 294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.89/1,134.91 = 294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.89x = 1,134.91 × 294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.89x = 333,981.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,981.31/756.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.25

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