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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.99, 1,135.19 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.99, 1,135.19 and 306.05 is: 458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.99 : 1,135.19 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.99/1,135.19 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.99x = 1,135.19 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.99x = 347,424.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,424.90/756.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.96

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