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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.98, 1,139.34 and 297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.98, 1,139.34 and 297.52 is: 446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.98 : 1,139.34 = 297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.98/1,139.34 = 297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.98x = 1,139.34 × 297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.98x = 338,976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,976.44/759.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.03

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