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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.65, 1,137.59 and 296.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.65, 1,137.59 and 296.07 is: 443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.65 : 1,137.59 = 296.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.65/1,137.59 = 296.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.65x = 1,137.59 × 296.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.65x = 336,801.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,801.95/758.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.95

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