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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.88, 1,128.72 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.88, 1,128.72 and 290.64 is: 435.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.88 : 1,128.72 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.88/1,128.72 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.88x = 1,128.72 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.88x = 328,051.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,051.18/752.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.73

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