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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.81, 1,137.71 and 296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.81, 1,137.71 and 296.63 is: 444.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.81 : 1,137.71 = 296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.81/1,137.71 = 296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.81x = 1,137.71 × 296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.81x = 337,474.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,474.59/758.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.74

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