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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.56, 1,127.58 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.56, 1,127.58 and 289.56 is: 434.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.56 : 1,127.58 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.56/1,127.58 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.56x = 1,127.58 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.56x = 326,502.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,502.06/751.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.43

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