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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.97, 1,136.34 and 295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.97, 1,136.34 and 295.51 is: 443.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.97 : 1,136.34 = 295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.97/1,136.34 = 295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.97x = 1,136.34 × 295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.97x = 335,799.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,799.83/757.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.03

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