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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.81, 1,136.61 and 295.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.81, 1,136.61 and 295.66 is: 443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.81 : 1,136.61 = 295.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.81/1,136.61 = 295.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.81x = 1,136.61 × 295.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.81x = 336,050.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,050.11/757.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.45

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