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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.89, 1,139 and 297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.89, 1,139 and 297.53 is: 445.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.89 : 1,139 = 297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.89/1,139 = 297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.89x = 1,139 × 297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.89x = 338,886.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,886.67/759.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.97

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