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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.60, 1,136.36 and 295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.60, 1,136.36 and 295.60 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.60 : 1,136.36 = 295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.60/1,136.36 = 295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.60x = 1,136.36 × 295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.60x = 335,908.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,908.02/757.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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