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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.56, 1,139.24 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.56, 1,139.24 and 297.48 is: 446.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.56 : 1,139.24 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.56/1,139.24 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.56x = 1,139.24 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.56x = 338,901.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,901.12/759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.18

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