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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.62, 1,128.94 and 290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.62, 1,128.94 and 290.62 is: 435.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.62 : 1,128.94 = 290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.62/1,128.94 = 290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.62x = 1,128.94 × 290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.62x = 328,092.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,092.54/752.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.93

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