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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.56, 1,127.22 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.56, 1,127.22 and 289.14 is: 433.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.56 : 1,127.22 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.56/1,127.22 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.56x = 1,127.22 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.56x = 325,924.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,924.39/751.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.66

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