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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.23, 1,138.23 and 296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.23, 1,138.23 and 296.91 is: 445.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.23 : 1,138.23 = 296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.23/1,138.23 = 296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.23x = 1,138.23 × 296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.23x = 337,951.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,951.87/759.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.13

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