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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.03, 1,136.19 and 295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.03, 1,136.19 and 295.65 is: 443.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.03 : 1,136.19 = 295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.03/1,136.19 = 295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.03x = 1,136.19 × 295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.03x = 335,915.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,915.68/758.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.15

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