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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.89, 1,135.04 and 294.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.89, 1,135.04 and 294.61 is: 441.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.89 : 1,135.04 = 294.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.89/1,135.04 = 294.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.89x = 1,135.04 × 294.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.89x = 334,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,390.42/756.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.79

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