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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.90, 1,138.16 and 296.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.90, 1,138.16 and 296.66 is: 444.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.90 : 1,138.16 = 296.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.90/1,138.16 = 296.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.90x = 1,138.16 × 296.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.90x = 337,646.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,646.55/758.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.92

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