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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.28, 1,127.66 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.28, 1,127.66 and 289.92 is: 434.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.28 : 1,127.66 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.28/1,127.66 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.28x = 1,127.66 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.28x = 326,931.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,931.19/752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.59

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