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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.52, 1,127.97 and 290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.52, 1,127.97 and 290.14 is: 434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.52 : 1,127.97 = 290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.52/1,127.97 = 290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.52x = 1,127.97 × 290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.52x = 327,269.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,269.22/752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.90

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