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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.76, 1,130.68 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.76, 1,130.68 and 291.48 is: 437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.76 : 1,130.68 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.76/1,130.68 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.76x = 1,130.68 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.76x = 329,570.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,570.61/753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.24

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