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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.47, 1,126.93 and 289.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.47, 1,126.93 and 289.01 is: 433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.47 : 1,126.93 = 289.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.47/1,126.93 = 289.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.47x = 1,126.93 × 289.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.47x = 325,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,694.04/751.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.41

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