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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.66, 1,127.13 and 289.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.66, 1,127.13 and 289.42 is: 433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.66 : 1,127.13 = 289.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.66/1,127.13 = 289.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.66x = 1,127.13 × 289.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.66x = 326,213.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,213.96/751.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.99

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