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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.26, 1,130.18 and 291.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.26, 1,130.18 and 291.07 is: 436.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.26 : 1,130.18 = 291.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.26/1,130.18 = 291.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.26x = 1,130.18 × 291.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.26x = 328,959.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,959.09/753.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.71

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