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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.07, 1,137.88 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.07, 1,137.88 and 297.14 is: 445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.07 : 1,137.88 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.07/1,137.88 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.07x = 1,137.88 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.07x = 338,109.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,109.66/759.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.43

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