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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.18, 1,132.44 and 292.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.18, 1,132.44 and 292.73 is: 438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.18 : 1,132.44 = 292.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.18/1,132.44 = 292.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.18x = 1,132.44 × 292.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.18x = 331,493.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,493.50/755.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.96

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