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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.57, 1,131.67 and 292.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.57, 1,131.67 and 292.18 is: 438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.57 : 1,131.67 = 292.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.57/1,131.67 = 292.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.57x = 1,131.67 × 292.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.57x = 330,651.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,651.34/754.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.20

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