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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.39, 1,128.66 and 290.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.39, 1,128.66 and 290.55 is: 435.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.39 : 1,128.66 = 290.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.39/1,128.66 = 290.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.39x = 1,128.66 × 290.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.39x = 327,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,932.16/752.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.86

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