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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.67, 1,131.35 and 292.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.67, 1,131.35 and 292.34 is: 438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.67 : 1,131.35 = 292.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.67/1,131.35 = 292.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.67x = 1,131.35 × 292.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.67x = 330,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,738.86/754.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.26

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