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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.91, 1,128.26 and 290.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.91, 1,128.26 and 290.00 is: 435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.91 : 1,128.26 = 290.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.91/1,128.26 = 290.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.91x = 1,128.26 × 290.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.91x = 327,198.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,198.95/751.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.16

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