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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.52, 1,135.51 and 295.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.52, 1,135.51 and 295.01 is: 442.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.52 : 1,135.51 = 295.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.52/1,135.51 = 295.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.52x = 1,135.51 × 295.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.52x = 334,986.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,986.81/757.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.22

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