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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.37, 1,131.40 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.37, 1,131.40 and 292.14 is: 438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.37 : 1,131.40 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.37/1,131.40 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.37x = 1,131.40 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.37x = 330,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,527.20/754.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.15

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