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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.04, 1,138.80 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.04, 1,138.80 and 296.88 is: 445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.04 : 1,138.80 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.04/1,138.80 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.04x = 1,138.80 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.04x = 338,086.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,086.94/759.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.41

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