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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.11, 1,130.72 and 291.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.11, 1,130.72 and 291.38 is: 436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.11 : 1,130.72 = 291.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.11/1,130.72 = 291.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.11x = 1,130.72 × 291.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.11x = 329,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,462.08/754.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.89

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