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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.37, 1,132.90 and 293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.37, 1,132.90 and 293.14 is: 439.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.37 : 1,132.90 = 293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.37/1,132.90 = 293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.37x = 1,132.90 × 293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.37x = 332,098.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,098.31/755.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.65

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