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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.50, 1,126.70 and 289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.50, 1,126.70 and 289.24 is: 433.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.50 : 1,126.70 = 289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.50/1,126.70 = 289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.50x = 1,126.70 × 289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.50x = 325,886.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,886.71/751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.65

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