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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.47, 1,135.89 and 295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.47, 1,135.89 and 295.11 is: 442.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.47 : 1,135.89 = 295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.47/1,135.89 = 295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.47x = 1,135.89 × 295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.47x = 335,212.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,212.50/757.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.54

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