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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.99, 1,134.95 and 294.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.99, 1,134.95 and 294.38 is: 441.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.99 : 1,134.95 = 294.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.99/1,134.95 = 294.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.99x = 1,134.95 × 294.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.99x = 334,099.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,099.43/756.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.35

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