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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.69, 1,128.74 and 290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.69, 1,128.74 and 290.21 is: 435.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.69 : 1,128.74 = 290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.69/1,128.74 = 290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.69x = 1,128.74 × 290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.69x = 327,573.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,573.01/752.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.20

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