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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.67, 1,137.90 and 296.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.67, 1,137.90 and 296.12 is: 444.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.67 : 1,137.90 = 296.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.67/1,137.90 = 296.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.67x = 1,137.90 × 296.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.67x = 336,957.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,957.24/758.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.14

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