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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.35, 1,134.80 and 294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.35, 1,134.80 and 294.84 is: 441.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.35 : 1,134.80 = 294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.35/1,134.80 = 294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.35x = 1,134.80 × 294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.35x = 334,579.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,579.50/757.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.78

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