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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.14, 1,128.24 and 289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.14, 1,128.24 and 289.76 is: 434.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.14 : 1,128.24 = 289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.14/1,128.24 = 289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.14x = 1,128.24 × 289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.14x = 326,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,913.18/752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.65

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