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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.20, 1,130.90 and 291.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.20, 1,130.90 and 291.47 is: 437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.20 : 1,130.90 = 291.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.20/1,130.90 = 291.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.20x = 1,130.90 × 291.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.20x = 329,616.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,616.31/754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.04

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