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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.81, 1,128.44 and 290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.81, 1,128.44 and 290.46 is: 435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.81 : 1,128.44 = 290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.81/1,128.44 = 290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.81x = 1,128.44 × 290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.81x = 327,765.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,765.23/752.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.39

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