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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.90, 1,131.02 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.90, 1,131.02 and 291.68 is: 437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.90 : 1,131.02 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.90/1,131.02 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.90x = 1,131.02 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.90x = 329,895.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,895.91/753.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.59

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