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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.14, 1,136.01 and 295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.14, 1,136.01 and 295.06 is: 442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.14 : 1,136.01 = 295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.14/1,136.01 = 295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.14x = 1,136.01 × 295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.14x = 335,188.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,188.27/757.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.70

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