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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.55, 1,128.82 and 290.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.55, 1,128.82 and 290.31 is: 435.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.55 : 1,128.82 = 290.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.55/1,128.82 = 290.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.55x = 1,128.82 × 290.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.55x = 327,711.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,711.24/752.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.47

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