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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.51, 1,132.95 and 293.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.51, 1,132.95 and 293.03 is: 439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.51 : 1,132.95 = 293.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.51/1,132.95 = 293.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.51x = 1,132.95 × 293.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.51x = 331,982.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,982.67/755.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.42

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