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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.02, 1,128.47 and 290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.02, 1,128.47 and 290.18 is: 435.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.02 : 1,128.47 = 290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.02/1,128.47 = 290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.02x = 1,128.47 × 290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.02x = 327,460.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,460.79/752.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.44

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