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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.02, 1,136.26 and 295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.02, 1,136.26 and 295.51 is: 442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.02 : 1,136.26 = 295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.02/1,136.26 = 295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.02x = 1,136.26 × 295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.02x = 335,776.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,776.19/758.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.96

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