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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.89, 1,136.90 and 295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.89, 1,136.90 and 295.70 is: 443.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.89 : 1,136.90 = 295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.89/1,136.90 = 295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.89x = 1,136.90 × 295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.89x = 336,184.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,184.91/757.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.58

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