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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.26, 1,127.85 and 289.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.26, 1,127.85 and 289.93 is: 434.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.26 : 1,127.85 = 289.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.26/1,127.85 = 289.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.26x = 1,127.85 × 289.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.26x = 326,997.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,997.55/752.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.69

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