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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.46, 1,131.51 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.46, 1,131.51 and 292.08 is: 438.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.46 : 1,131.51 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.46/1,131.51 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.46x = 1,131.51 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.46x = 330,496.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,496.78/754.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.06

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