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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.04, 1,130.88 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.04, 1,130.88 and 291.66 is: 437.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.04 : 1,130.88 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.04/1,130.88 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.04x = 1,130.88 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.04x = 329,832.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,832.46/754.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.42

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