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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.02, 1,137.20 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.02, 1,137.20 and 295.80 is: 443.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.02 : 1,137.20 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.02/1,137.20 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.02x = 1,137.20 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.02x = 336,383.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,383.76/758.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.77

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