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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.94, 1,127.61 and 289.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.94, 1,127.61 and 289.46 is: 434.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.94 : 1,127.61 = 289.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.94/1,127.61 = 289.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.94x = 1,127.61 × 289.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.94x = 326,401.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,401.35/751.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.08

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