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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.10, 1,132.02 and 292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.10, 1,132.02 and 292.77 is: 438.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.10 : 1,132.02 = 292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.10/1,132.02 = 292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.10x = 1,132.02 × 292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.10x = 331,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,421.50/755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.91

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