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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.69, 1,135.82 and 295.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.69, 1,135.82 and 295.77 is: 443.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.69 : 1,135.82 = 295.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.69/1,135.82 = 295.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.69x = 1,135.82 × 295.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.69x = 335,934.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,934.32/757.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.37

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