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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.44, 1,135.44 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.44, 1,135.44 and 295.52 is: 442.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.44 : 1,135.44 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.44/1,135.44 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.44x = 1,135.44 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.44x = 335,539.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,539.55/757.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.99

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