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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.75, 1,131.57 and 292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.75, 1,131.57 and 292.48 is: 438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.75 : 1,131.57 = 292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.75/1,131.57 = 292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.75x = 1,131.57 × 292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.75x = 330,958.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,958.76/754.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.50

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