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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.65, 1,136.68 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.65, 1,136.68 and 295.45 is: 443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.65 : 1,136.68 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.65/1,136.68 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.65x = 1,136.68 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.65x = 335,832.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,832.11/757.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.25

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