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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.24, 1,139.67 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.24, 1,139.67 and 297 is: 445.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.24 : 1,139.67 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.24/1,139.67 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.24x = 1,139.67 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.24x = 338,481.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,481.99/759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.82

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