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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.30, 1,129.59 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.30, 1,129.59 and 291.06 is: 436.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.30 : 1,129.59 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.30/1,129.59 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.30x = 1,129.59 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.30x = 328,778.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,778.47/753.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.45

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