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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.88, 1,133.64 and 293.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.88, 1,133.64 and 293.42 is: 440.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.88 : 1,133.64 = 293.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.88/1,133.64 = 293.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.88x = 1,133.64 × 293.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.88x = 332,632.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,632.65/755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.06

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