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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.43, 1,139.33 and 297.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.43, 1,139.33 and 297.09 is: 445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.43 : 1,139.33 = 297.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.43/1,139.33 = 297.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.43x = 1,139.33 × 297.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.43x = 338,479.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,479.03/759.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.70

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