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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.21, 1,130.00 and 291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.21, 1,130.00 and 291.02 is: 436.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.21 : 1,130.00 = 291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.21/1,130.00 = 291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.21x = 1,130.00 × 291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.21x = 328,845.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,845.49/753.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.59

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