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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.68, 1,129.09 and 290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.68, 1,129.09 and 290.68 is: 436.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.68 : 1,129.09 = 290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.68/1,129.09 = 290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.68x = 1,129.09 × 290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.68x = 328,203.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,203.88/752.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.05

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