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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.88, 1,132.88 and 292.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.88, 1,132.88 and 292.73 is: 439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.88 : 1,132.88 = 292.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.88/1,132.88 = 292.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.88x = 1,132.88 × 292.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.88x = 331,620.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,620.83/754.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.31

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