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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.69, 1,139.40 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.69, 1,139.40 and 297.68 is: 446.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.69 : 1,139.40 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.69/1,139.40 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.69x = 1,139.40 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.69x = 339,170.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,170.90/759.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.46

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