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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.89, 1,138.97 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.89, 1,138.97 and 297.44 is: 445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.89 : 1,138.97 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.89/1,138.97 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.89x = 1,138.97 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.89x = 338,768.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,768.05/759.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.81

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