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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.93, 1,139.66 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.93, 1,139.66 and 297.60 is: 446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.93 : 1,139.66 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.93/1,139.66 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.93x = 1,139.66 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.93x = 339,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,157.12/759.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.30

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