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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.08, 1,134.97 and 295.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.08, 1,134.97 and 295.18 is: 442.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.08 : 1,134.97 = 295.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.08/1,134.97 = 295.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.08x = 1,134.97 × 295.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.08x = 335,014.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,014.77/757.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.51

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