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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.33, 1,133.03 and 292.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.33, 1,133.03 and 292.95 is: 439.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.33 : 1,133.03 = 292.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.33/1,133.03 = 292.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.33x = 1,133.03 × 292.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.33x = 331,921.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,921.87/755.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.44

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