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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.87, 1,136.64 and 295.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.87, 1,136.64 and 295.66 is: 443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.87 : 1,136.64 = 295.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.87/1,136.64 = 295.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.87x = 1,136.64 × 295.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.87x = 336,058.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,058.98/757.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.43

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