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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.54, 1,126.58 and 289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.54, 1,126.58 and 289.02 is: 433.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.54 : 1,126.58 = 289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.54/1,126.58 = 289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.54x = 1,126.58 × 289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.54x = 325,604.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,604.15/751.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.25

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