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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.16, 1,132.56 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.16, 1,132.56 and 292.74 is: 439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.16 : 1,132.56 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.16/1,132.56 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.16x = 1,132.56 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.16x = 331,545.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,545.61/755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.04

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