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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.32, 1,131.64 and 292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.32, 1,131.64 and 292.06 is: 438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.32 : 1,131.64 = 292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.32/1,131.64 = 292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.32x = 1,131.64 × 292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.32x = 330,506.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,506.78/754.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.15

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