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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.25, 1,130.85 and 291.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.25, 1,130.85 and 291.65 is: 437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.25 : 1,130.85 = 291.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.25/1,130.85 = 291.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.25x = 1,130.85 × 291.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.25x = 329,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,806.75/754.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.27

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