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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.99, 1,136.69 and 295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.99, 1,136.69 and 295.71 is: 443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.99 : 1,136.69 = 295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.99/1,136.69 = 295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.99x = 1,136.69 × 295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.99x = 336,131.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,131.34/757.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.45

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