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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.51, 1,139.25 and 297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.51, 1,139.25 and 297.15 is: 445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.51 : 1,139.25 = 297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.51/1,139.25 = 297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.51x = 1,139.25 × 297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.51x = 338,528.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,528.14/759.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.72

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