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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.94, 1,129.56 and 290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.94, 1,129.56 and 290.70 is: 436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.94 : 1,129.56 = 290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.94/1,129.56 = 290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.94x = 1,129.56 × 290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.94x = 328,363.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,363.09/752.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.11

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