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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.80, 1,131.56 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.80, 1,131.56 and 292.32 is: 438.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.80 : 1,131.56 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.80/1,131.56 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.80x = 1,131.56 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.80x = 330,777.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,777.62/754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.23

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