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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.36, 1,127.12 and 289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.36, 1,127.12 and 289.19 is: 433.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.36 : 1,127.12 = 289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.36/1,127.12 = 289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.36x = 1,127.12 × 289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.36x = 325,946.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,946.86/751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.81

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