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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.84, 1,136.88 and 295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.84, 1,136.88 and 295.84 is: 443.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.84 : 1,136.88 = 295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.84/1,136.88 = 295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.84x = 1,136.88 × 295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.84x = 336,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,334.58/757.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.81

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