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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.16, 1,130.89 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.16, 1,130.89 and 292.16 is: 438.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.16 : 1,130.89 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.16/1,130.89 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.16x = 1,130.89 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.16x = 330,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,393.71/754.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.09

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