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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.83, 1,132.20 and 292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.83, 1,132.20 and 292.59 is: 438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.83 : 1,132.20 = 292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.83/1,132.20 = 292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.83x = 1,132.20 × 292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.83x = 331,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,270.40/754.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.87

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