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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.84, 1,138.08 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.84, 1,138.08 and 296.46 is: 444.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.84 : 1,138.08 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.84/1,138.08 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.84x = 1,138.08 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.84x = 337,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,395.20/758.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.62

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