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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.56, 1,130.22 and 291.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.56, 1,130.22 and 291.55 is: 437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.56 : 1,130.22 = 291.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.56/1,130.22 = 291.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.56x = 1,130.22 × 291.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.56x = 329,515.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,515.64/753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.28

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