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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.12, 1,130.92 and 291.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.12, 1,130.92 and 291.79 is: 437.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.12 : 1,130.92 = 291.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.12/1,130.92 = 291.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.12x = 1,130.92 × 291.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.12x = 329,991.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,991.15/754.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.58

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