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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.66, 1,133.62 and 293.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.66, 1,133.62 and 293.39 is: 440.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.66 : 1,133.62 = 293.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.66/1,133.62 = 293.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.66x = 1,133.62 × 293.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.66x = 332,594.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,594.87/755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.14

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