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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.81, 1,132.26 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.81, 1,132.26 and 292.56 is: 438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.81 : 1,132.26 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.81/1,132.26 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.81x = 1,132.26 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.81x = 331,250.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,250.29/754.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.85

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