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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.64, 1,139.53 and 297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.64, 1,139.53 and 297.46 is: 446.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.64 : 1,139.53 = 297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.64/1,139.53 = 297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.64x = 1,139.53 × 297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.64x = 338,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,958.90/759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.21

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