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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.12, 1,127.18 and 289.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.12, 1,127.18 and 289.29 is: 434.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.12 : 1,127.18 = 289.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.12/1,127.18 = 289.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.12x = 1,127.18 × 289.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.12x = 326,081.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,081.90/751.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.13

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