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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.57, 1,133.17 and 293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.57, 1,133.17 and 293.18 is: 439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.57 : 1,133.17 = 293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.57/1,133.17 = 293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.57x = 1,133.17 × 293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.57x = 332,222.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,222.78/755.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.70

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