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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.29, 1,138.69 and 296.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.29, 1,138.69 and 296.95 is: 445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.29 : 1,138.69 = 296.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.29/1,138.69 = 296.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.29x = 1,138.69 × 296.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.29x = 338,132.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,132.51/759.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.33

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