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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.41, 1,138.95 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.41, 1,138.95 and 297.04 is: 445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.41 : 1,138.95 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.41/1,138.95 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.41x = 1,138.95 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.41x = 338,313.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,313.71/759.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.50

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