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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.92, 1,127.93 and 289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.92, 1,127.93 and 289.61 is: 434.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.92 : 1,127.93 = 289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.92/1,127.93 = 289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.92x = 1,127.93 × 289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.92x = 326,656.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,656.95/751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.43

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