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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.13, 1,127.89 and 289.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.13, 1,127.89 and 289.65 is: 434.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.13 : 1,127.89 = 289.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.13/1,127.89 = 289.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.13x = 1,127.89 × 289.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.13x = 326,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,693.70/752.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.36

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