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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.72, 1,126.56 and 289.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.72, 1,126.56 and 289.06 is: 433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.72 : 1,126.56 = 289.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.72/1,126.56 = 289.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.72x = 1,126.56 × 289.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.72x = 325,643.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,643.43/751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.20

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