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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.52, 1,136.47 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.52, 1,136.47 and 295.32 is: 443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.52 : 1,136.47 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.52/1,136.47 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.52x = 1,136.47 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.52x = 335,622.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,622.32/757.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.05

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