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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.81, 1,136.35 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.81, 1,136.35 and 295.25 is: 442.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.81 : 1,136.35 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.81/1,136.35 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.81x = 1,136.35 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.81x = 335,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,502.86/757.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.73

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