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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.82, 1,131.42 and 292.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.82, 1,131.42 and 292.46 is: 438.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.82 : 1,131.42 = 292.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.82/1,131.42 = 292.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.82x = 1,131.42 × 292.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.82x = 330,895.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,895.09/754.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.38

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