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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.20, 1,136.83 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.20, 1,136.83 and 295.90 is: 443.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.20 : 1,136.83 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.20/1,136.83 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.20x = 1,136.83 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.20x = 336,388.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,388.00/758.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.67

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