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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.27, 1,138.30 and 296.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.27, 1,138.30 and 296.97 is: 445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.27 : 1,138.30 = 296.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.27/1,138.30 = 296.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.27x = 1,138.30 × 296.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.27x = 338,040.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,040.95/759.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.22

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