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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.99, 1,137.99 and 296.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.99, 1,137.99 and 296.82 is: 445.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.99 : 1,137.99 = 296.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.99/1,137.99 = 296.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.99x = 1,137.99 × 296.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.99x = 337,776.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,776.71/758.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.03

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