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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.84, 1,138.52 and 297.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.84, 1,138.52 and 297.09 is: 445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.84 : 1,138.52 = 297.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.84/1,138.52 = 297.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.84x = 1,138.52 × 297.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.84x = 338,242.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,242.91/759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.15

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