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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.24, 1,132.20 and 292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.24, 1,132.20 and 292.88 is: 439.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.24 : 1,132.20 = 292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.24/1,132.20 = 292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.24x = 1,132.20 × 292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.24x = 331,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,598.74/755.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.06

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