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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.81, 1,137.99 and 296.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.81, 1,137.99 and 296.48 is: 444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.81 : 1,137.99 = 296.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.81/1,137.99 = 296.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.81x = 1,137.99 × 296.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.81x = 337,391.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,391.28/758.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.63

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