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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.54, 1,132.97 and 292.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.54, 1,132.97 and 292.97 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.54 : 1,132.97 = 292.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.54/1,132.97 = 292.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.54x = 1,132.97 × 292.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.54x = 331,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,920.56/755.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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