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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.32, 1,136.81 and 295.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.32, 1,136.81 and 295.99 is: 443.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.32 : 1,136.81 = 295.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.32/1,136.81 = 295.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.32x = 1,136.81 × 295.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.32x = 336,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,482.91/758.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.72

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