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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.98, 1,132.36 and 292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.98, 1,132.36 and 292.78 is: 439.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.98 : 1,132.36 = 292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.98/1,132.36 = 292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.98x = 1,132.36 × 292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.98x = 331,532.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,532.36/754.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.13

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