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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.93, 1,134.50 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.93, 1,134.50 and 293.92 is: 441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.93 : 1,134.50 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.93/1,134.50 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.93x = 1,134.50 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.93x = 333,447.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,447.93/755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.11

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