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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.67, 1,139.40 and 297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.67, 1,139.40 and 297.13 is: 445.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.67 : 1,139.40 = 297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.67/1,139.40 = 297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.67x = 1,139.40 × 297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.67x = 338,544.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,544.23/759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.65

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