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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.66, 1,130.19 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.66, 1,130.19 and 291.24 is: 436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.66 : 1,130.19 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.66/1,130.19 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.66x = 1,130.19 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.66x = 329,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,156.54/753.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.74

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