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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.17, 1,132.03 and 292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.17, 1,132.03 and 292.59 is: 438.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.17 : 1,132.03 = 292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.17/1,132.03 = 292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.17x = 1,132.03 × 292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.17x = 331,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,220.66/755.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.60

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