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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.39, 1,138.24 and 297.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.39, 1,138.24 and 297.03 is: 445.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.39 : 1,138.24 = 297.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.39/1,138.24 = 297.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.39x = 1,138.24 × 297.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.39x = 338,091.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,091.43/759.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.21

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