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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.24, 1,129.20 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.24, 1,129.20 and 290.88 is: 436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.24 : 1,129.20 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.24/1,129.20 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.24x = 1,129.20 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.24x = 328,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,461.70/753.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.07

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