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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.97, 1,128.79 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.97, 1,128.79 and 291.08 is: 436.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.97 : 1,128.79 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.97/1,128.79 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.97x = 1,128.79 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.97x = 328,568.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,568.19/752.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.36

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