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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.12, 1,134.98 and 295.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.12, 1,134.98 and 295.21 is: 442.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.12 : 1,134.98 = 295.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.12/1,134.98 = 295.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.12x = 1,134.98 × 295.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.12x = 335,057.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,057.45/757.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.54

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