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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.22, 1,130.79 and 291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.22, 1,130.79 and 291.60 is: 437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.22 : 1,130.79 = 291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.22/1,130.79 = 291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.22x = 1,130.79 × 291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.22x = 329,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,738.36/754.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.19

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