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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.01, 1,138.44 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.01, 1,138.44 and 297.16 is: 445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.01 : 1,138.44 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.01/1,138.44 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.01x = 1,138.44 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.01x = 338,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,298.83/759.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.71

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