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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.73, 1,129.13 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.73, 1,129.13 and 290.50 is: 435.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.73 : 1,129.13 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.73/1,129.13 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.73x = 1,129.13 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.73x = 328,016.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,016.25/752.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.77

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