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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.91, 1,134.09 and 293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.91, 1,134.09 and 293.72 is: 440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.91 : 1,134.09 = 293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.91/1,134.09 = 293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.91x = 1,134.09 × 293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.91x = 333,099.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,099.24/755.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.66

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