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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.96, 1,136.97 and 295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.96, 1,136.97 and 295.85 is: 443.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.96 : 1,136.97 = 295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.96/1,136.97 = 295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.96x = 1,136.97 × 295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.96x = 336,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,375.42/757.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.79

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