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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.22, 1,130.45 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.22, 1,130.45 and 291.78 is: 437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.22 : 1,130.45 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.22/1,130.45 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.22x = 1,130.45 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.22x = 329,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,841.24/754.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.33

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