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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.75, 1,140.14 and 297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.75, 1,140.14 and 297.53 is: 446.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.75 : 1,140.14 = 297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.75/1,140.14 = 297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.75x = 1,140.14 × 297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.75x = 339,218.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,218.67/759.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.49

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