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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.66, 1,139.28 and 297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.66, 1,139.28 and 297.24 is: 445.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.66 : 1,139.28 = 297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.66/1,139.28 = 297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.66x = 1,139.28 × 297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.66x = 338,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,639.59/759.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.78

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