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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.24, 1,129.17 and 291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.24, 1,129.17 and 291.33 is: 436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.24 : 1,129.17 = 291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.24/1,129.17 = 291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.24x = 1,129.17 × 291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.24x = 328,956.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,956.18/753.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.72

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