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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.43, 1,130.10 and 291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.43, 1,130.10 and 291.17 is: 436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.43 : 1,130.10 = 291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.43/1,130.10 = 291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.43x = 1,130.10 × 291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.43x = 329,051.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,051.22/753.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.74

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