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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.47, 1,135.50 and 295.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.47, 1,135.50 and 295.15 is: 442.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.47 : 1,135.50 = 295.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.47/1,135.50 = 295.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.47x = 1,135.50 × 295.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.47x = 335,142.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,142.83/757.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.45

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