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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.47, 1,132.01 and 292.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.47, 1,132.01 and 292.47 is: 438.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.47 : 1,132.01 = 292.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.47/1,132.01 = 292.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.47x = 1,132.01 × 292.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.47x = 331,077.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,077.50/754.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.82

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