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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759, 1,138.50 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759, 1,138.50 and 303 is: 454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759 : 1,138.50 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759/1,138.50 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759x = 1,138.50 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759x = 344,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,965.50/759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.50

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