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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.37, 1,133.05 and 293.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.37, 1,133.05 and 293.06 is: 439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.37 : 1,133.05 = 293.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.37/1,133.05 = 293.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.37x = 1,133.05 × 293.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.37x = 332,051.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,051.63/755.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.59

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