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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.13, 1,138.38 and 296.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.13, 1,138.38 and 296.65 is: 444.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.13 : 1,138.38 = 296.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.13/1,138.38 = 296.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.13x = 1,138.38 × 296.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.13x = 337,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,700.43/759.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.85

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