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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.16, 1,128.42 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.16, 1,128.42 and 289.98 is: 435.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.16 : 1,128.42 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.16/1,128.42 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.16x = 1,128.42 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.16x = 327,219.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,219.23/752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.04

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