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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.46, 1,139.02 and 297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.46, 1,139.02 and 297.08 is: 445.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.46 : 1,139.02 = 297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.46/1,139.02 = 297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.46x = 1,139.02 × 297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.46x = 338,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,380.06/759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.55

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