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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.98, 1,137.85 and 296.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.98, 1,137.85 and 296.67 is: 444.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.98 : 1,137.85 = 296.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.98/1,137.85 = 296.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.98x = 1,137.85 × 296.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.98x = 337,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,564.48/758.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.76

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