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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.73, 1,126.58 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.73, 1,126.58 and 289.08 is: 433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.73 : 1,126.58 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.73/1,126.58 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.73x = 1,126.58 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.73x = 325,670.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,670.30/751.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.23

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