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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.81, 1,136.21 and 295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.81, 1,136.21 and 295.63 is: 443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.81 : 1,136.21 = 295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.81/1,136.21 = 295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.81x = 1,136.21 × 295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.81x = 335,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,893.44/757.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.24

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