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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.91, 1,127.82 and 289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.91, 1,127.82 and 289.60 is: 434.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.91 : 1,127.82 = 289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.91/1,127.82 = 289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.91x = 1,127.82 × 289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.91x = 326,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,614.94/751.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.38

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