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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.97, 1,127.68 and 289.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.97, 1,127.68 and 289.51 is: 434.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.97 : 1,127.68 = 289.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.97/1,127.68 = 289.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.97x = 1,127.68 × 289.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.97x = 326,471.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,471.09/751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.16

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