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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.75, 1,127.64 and 289.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.75, 1,127.64 and 289.75 is: 434.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.75 : 1,127.64 = 289.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.75/1,127.64 = 289.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.75x = 1,127.64 × 289.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.75x = 326,733.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,733.69/751.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.63

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