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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.89, 1,126.41 and 289.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.89, 1,126.41 and 289.05 is: 433.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.89 : 1,126.41 = 289.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.89/1,126.41 = 289.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.89x = 1,126.41 × 289.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.89x = 325,588.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,588.81/750.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.61

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