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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.46, 1,136.02 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.46, 1,136.02 and 295.08 is: 442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.46 : 1,136.02 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.46/1,136.02 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.46x = 1,136.02 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.46x = 335,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,216.78/757.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.55

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