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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.28, 1,138.18 and 296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.28, 1,138.18 and 296.92 is: 445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.28 : 1,138.18 = 296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.28/1,138.18 = 296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.28x = 1,138.18 × 296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.28x = 337,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,948.41/759.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.09

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