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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.69, 1,130.23 and 291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.69, 1,130.23 and 291.21 is: 436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.69 : 1,130.23 = 291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.69/1,130.23 = 291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.69x = 1,130.23 × 291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.69x = 329,134.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,134.28/753.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.70

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