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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.08, 1,130.76 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.08, 1,130.76 and 291.72 is: 437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.08 : 1,130.76 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.08/1,130.76 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.08x = 1,130.76 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.08x = 329,865.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,865.31/754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.44

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