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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.03, 1,138.26 and 297.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.03, 1,138.26 and 297.03 is: 445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.03 : 1,138.26 = 297.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.03/1,138.26 = 297.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.03x = 1,138.26 × 297.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.03x = 338,097.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,097.37/759.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.43

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