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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.88, 1,128.87 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.88, 1,128.87 and 290.28 is: 435.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.88 : 1,128.87 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.88/1,128.87 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.88x = 1,128.87 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.88x = 327,682.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,682.74/752.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.24

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