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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.55, 1,126.85 and 289.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.55, 1,126.85 and 289.31 is: 433.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.55 : 1,126.85 = 289.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.55/1,126.85 = 289.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.55x = 1,126.85 × 289.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.55x = 326,001.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,001.89/751.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.78

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