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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.90, 1,138.29 and 296.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.90, 1,138.29 and 296.67 is: 444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.90 : 1,138.29 = 296.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.90/1,138.29 = 296.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.90x = 1,138.29 × 296.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.90x = 337,699.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,699.65/758.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.98

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