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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.48, 1,138.55 and 297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.48, 1,138.55 and 297.59 is: 446.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.48 : 1,138.55 = 297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.48/1,138.55 = 297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.48x = 1,138.55 × 297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.48x = 338,813.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,813.91/759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.11

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