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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.51, 1,131.68 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.51, 1,131.68 and 292.28 is: 438.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.51 : 1,131.68 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.51/1,131.68 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.51x = 1,131.68 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.51x = 330,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,762.50/754.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.38

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