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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.28, 1,132.20 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.28, 1,132.20 and 292.32 is: 438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.28 : 1,132.20 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.28/1,132.20 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.28x = 1,132.20 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.28x = 330,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,964.70/755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.20

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