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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.01, 1,131.69 and 292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.01, 1,131.69 and 292.65 is: 438.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.01 : 1,131.69 = 292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.01/1,131.69 = 292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.01x = 1,131.69 × 292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.01x = 331,190.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,190.18/755.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.66

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