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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.37, 1,138.36 and 297.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.37, 1,138.36 and 297.45 is: 445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.37 : 1,138.36 = 297.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.37/1,138.36 = 297.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.37x = 1,138.36 × 297.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.37x = 338,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,605.18/759.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.90

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