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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.75, 1,128.34 and 290.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.75, 1,128.34 and 290.41 is: 435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.75 : 1,128.34 = 290.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.75/1,128.34 = 290.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.75x = 1,128.34 × 290.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.75x = 327,677.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,677.67/752.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.31

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