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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.49, 1,128.20 and 289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.49, 1,128.20 and 289.88 is: 434.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.49 : 1,128.20 = 289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.49/1,128.20 = 289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.49x = 1,128.20 × 289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.49x = 327,039.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,039.76/752.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.61

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