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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.95, 1,130.53 and 291.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.95, 1,130.53 and 291.22 is: 436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.95 : 1,130.53 = 291.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.95/1,130.53 = 291.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.95x = 1,130.53 × 291.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.95x = 329,232.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,232.95/753.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.68

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