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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.44, 1,132.45 and 293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.44, 1,132.45 and 293.52 is: 440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.44 : 1,132.45 = 293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.44/1,132.45 = 293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.44x = 1,132.45 × 293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.44x = 332,391.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,391.06/755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.00

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