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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.09, 1,135.89 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.09, 1,135.89 and 295.34 is: 442.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.09 : 1,135.89 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.09/1,135.89 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.09x = 1,135.89 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.09x = 335,471.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,471.65/758.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.53

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