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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.15, 1,127.09 and 289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.15, 1,127.09 and 289.16 is: 433.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.15 : 1,127.09 = 289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.15/1,127.09 = 289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.15x = 1,127.09 × 289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.15x = 325,909.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,909.34/751.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.88

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