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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.64, 1,131.38 and 292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.64, 1,131.38 and 292.35 is: 438.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.64 : 1,131.38 = 292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.64/1,131.38 = 292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.64x = 1,131.38 × 292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.64x = 330,758.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,758.94/754.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.30

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