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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.32, 1,131.55 and 292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.32, 1,131.55 and 292.22 is: 438.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.32 : 1,131.55 = 292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.32/1,131.55 = 292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.32x = 1,131.55 × 292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.32x = 330,655.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,655.15/754.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.35

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