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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.24, 1,136.86 and 296.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.24, 1,136.86 and 296.07 is: 443.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.24 : 1,136.86 = 296.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.24/1,136.86 = 296.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.24x = 1,136.86 × 296.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.24x = 336,590.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,590.14/758.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.91

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