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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.62, 1,139.11 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.62, 1,139.11 and 297.32 is: 445.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.62 : 1,139.11 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.62/1,139.11 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.62x = 1,139.11 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.62x = 338,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,673.75/759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.84

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