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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.61, 1,128.87 and 290.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.61, 1,128.87 and 290.61 is: 435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.61 : 1,128.87 = 290.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.61/1,128.87 = 290.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.61x = 1,128.87 × 290.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.61x = 328,060.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,060.91/752.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.90

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