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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.33, 1,136.52 and 295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.33, 1,136.52 and 295.11 is: 442.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.33 : 1,136.52 = 295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.33/1,136.52 = 295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.33x = 1,136.52 × 295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.33x = 335,398.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,398.42/757.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.87

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