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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.79, 1,131.80 and 292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.79, 1,131.80 and 292.10 is: 437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.79 : 1,131.80 = 292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.79/1,131.80 = 292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.79x = 1,131.80 × 292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.79x = 330,591.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,591.66/754.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.99

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