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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.87, 1,128.61 and 290.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.87, 1,128.61 and 290.95 is: 436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.87 : 1,128.61 = 290.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.87/1,128.61 = 290.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.87x = 1,128.61 × 290.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.87x = 328,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,369.08/752.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.16

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