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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.98, 1,136.30 and 296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.98, 1,136.30 and 296.08 is: 443.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.98 : 1,136.30 = 296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.98/1,136.30 = 296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.98x = 1,136.30 × 296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.98x = 336,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,431.38/757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.85

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