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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.77, 1,130.49 and 291.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.77, 1,130.49 and 291.53 is: 437.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.77 : 1,130.49 = 291.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.77/1,130.49 = 291.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.77x = 1,130.49 × 291.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.77x = 329,574.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,574.58/753.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.23

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