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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.11, 1,126.33 and 289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.11, 1,126.33 and 289.02 is: 433.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.11 : 1,126.33 = 289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.11/1,126.33 = 289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.11x = 1,126.33 × 289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.11x = 325,531.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,531.90/751.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.40

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