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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.59, 1,128.34 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.59, 1,128.34 and 289.98 is: 434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.59 : 1,128.34 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.59/1,128.34 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.59x = 1,128.34 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.59x = 327,196.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,196.03/752.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.76

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