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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.97, 1,131.84 and 292.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.97, 1,131.84 and 292.51 is: 438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.97 : 1,131.84 = 292.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.97/1,131.84 = 292.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.97x = 1,131.84 × 292.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.97x = 331,074.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,074.52/754.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.53

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