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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.48, 1,126.87 and 289.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.48, 1,126.87 and 289.25 is: 433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.48 : 1,126.87 = 289.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.48/1,126.87 = 289.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.48x = 1,126.87 × 289.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.48x = 325,943.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,943.88/751.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.74

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