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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.78, 1,132.58 and 292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.78, 1,132.58 and 292.89 is: 439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.78 : 1,132.58 = 292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.78/1,132.58 = 292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.78x = 1,132.58 × 292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.78x = 331,721.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,721.36/754.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.49

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