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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.26, 1,138.32 and 296.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.26, 1,138.32 and 296.99 is: 445.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.26 : 1,138.32 = 296.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.26/1,138.32 = 296.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.26x = 1,138.32 × 296.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.26x = 338,063.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,063.97/759.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.26

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