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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.90, 1,135.38 and 294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.90, 1,135.38 and 294.78 is: 442.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.90 : 1,135.38 = 294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.90/1,135.38 = 294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.90x = 1,135.38 × 294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.90x = 334,687.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,687.32/756.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.18

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